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Bishop Score vs. Transvaginal Ultrasound (TVS) for Predicting Successful Labor Induction by Prostaglandins in a Tertiary Healthcare Center

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: The induction of labor (IOL) is a common intervention in obstetrics, and its success is assessed by the Bishop score routinely in all patients prior to IOL. Objectives: To assess Bishop score vs. transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) for predicting successful labor induction by prostaglandins. Materials and Methods: The study included patients with ≥37 weeks of pregnancy with nonrandom opportunity sampling. The cervix was assessed by TVS and compared with the Bishop score. The labor was induced with the tablet misoprostol or dinoprostone gel. Result: The labor induction was successful in 80% of patients. The TVS cervical score had better sensitivity and specificity than the Bishop score. Conclusion: TVS is an objective method for assessing the cervix before induction and can be used as an adjunct to the Bishop score.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_969_25

Authors: Aaliya Kazi, Neha M. Mahajan, Rashmi Kumari, Anshuli Trivedi, Kiranmai Pandi, CM Chaitra

Institutions: Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Max Healthcare, Gandhi Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250