[Cervix maturation by local application of a gel with prostaglandin F2 alpha for indicated labor induction].

A gel which contained prostaglandin F2 alpha was locally applied to women with low pelvic score, prior to induction of labour. Doses were between 1.5 mg and 2.5 mg PG F2 alpha. Each of the patients received a total amount of 3.3 mg. Treatment had to be repeated once to three time for 30 per cent of the patients. The approach helped in improving pelvic scores from 2.4 to 7.3, on average, in 214 patients, within 2.1 days. Overall duration of labour as well as the rate of caesarean sections were reduced.