Comparison 52. Oral prostaglandin vs intravenous oxytocin: all women, unfavorable cervix.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
3 Cesarean section	3	171	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	1.05 [0.53, 2.09]
8 Uterine hyperstimulation without fetal heart rate changes	1	96	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.2 [0.01, 4.06]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery	2	75	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.85 [0.43, 1.68]
13 Apgar scrore < 7 at 5 minutes	1	96	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	1.0 [0.06, 15.53]
22 Gastrointestinal effects	1	96	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	5.0 [0.61, 41.22]
23 Postpartum haemorrhage	1	96	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.11 [0.01, 2.01]