Publications by authors named "Jamilah M Shakir-Reese"
Contraception
December 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness and side effects of using misoprostol alone versus with hygroscopic dilators for cervical preparation prior to dilation and evacuation (D&E) before 20 weeks of pregnancy.
- A total of 163 women were randomized, with results showing that the use of hygroscopic dilators increased overall procedure time by 3.2 minutes but did not significantly shorten the actual D&E time.
- Additionally, women taking buccal misoprostol experienced fewer chills compared to those taking vaginal misoprostol, suggesting a preference for buccal administration due to fewer side effects.
