Table 2 Distribution of indication for IOL in particular groups.

From: Misoprostol vs dinoprostone vaginal insert in labour induction: comparison of obstetrical outcome

Indication for induction of labour

MVI (n = 367)

DVI (n = 114)

Total (n = 481)

p

Post-term pregnancy [n,%]

203 (55.3%)

66 (57.9%)

269 (56%)

0.62

Gestational diabetes [n,%]

55 (14.9%)

12 (10.5%)

67 (13.9%)

0.22

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy [n,%]

47 (12.8%)

16 (14.03%)

63 (13%)

0.73

Fetal hypotrophy (FGR/SGA) [n,%]

26 (7%)

6 (5%)

32 (6.4%)

0.49

Other indications [n,%]

36 (9.8%)

14 (12.2%)

50 (10.3%)

0.45

  1. FGR fetal growth restriction, SGA small for gestation age.