Misoprostol versus oxytocin in reducing postpartum hemorrhage after labor induction

Abstract

Introduction: Postpartum haemorrhage is the most serious complication in obstetric practice. The greatest number of maternal deaths from haemorrhage is due to PPH, which is almost entirely a preventable condition. WHO defines PPH as blood loss of 500 ml or more in first 24 hours post-partum. PPH is one of the most common obstetric maternal complications and is among the three most common etiologies of maternal death worldwide. Objective: To compare misoprostol versus oxytocin in reducing postpartum hemorrhage after labor induction. Methods:The study was a randomized clinical trial carried out at the