Misoprostol is utilized for several gynecological purposes, including:
1. Medical Abortion: Used in combination with mifepristone, misoprostol is effective for terminating pregnancies up to 10 weeks of gestation. 2. Induction of Labor: Misoprostol can help induce labor in women who are at term or have medical indications for early delivery. 3. Management of Miscarriage: It is used to expel the contents of the uterus in cases of missed or incomplete miscarriage. 4. Cervical Ripening: Misoprostol is used to soften and dilate the cervix before surgical procedures like dilation and curettage (D&C). 5. Postpartum Hemorrhage: It can be used to control bleeding after childbirth.
