Research Article

Comparison of early vs late epidural analgesia in induced labor for multiparous patients with premature rupture of membranes

Volume: 6 Number: 6 December 27, 2025
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Comparison of early vs late epidural analgesia in induced labor for multiparous patients with premature rupture of membranes

Abstract

Aims: Epidural analgesia (EA) is widely used during induced labor, yet its optimal timing in multiparous term premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is uncertain. This study aimed to compare outcomes of early and late epidural initiation. Methods: The study included multiparous patients who underwent oxytocin induction due to PROM and opted for EA. They were grouped based on EA timing: early (≤4 cm cervical dilation) or late (>4 cm). 63 patients received early EA (Group A), and 65 received late EA (group B). Outcomes included labor durations, rates of cesarean and instrumental delivery, perineal tears, and pain, anxiety, and satisfaction scores. Results: Post-EA pain scores were significantly higher in group B [3 (2–4)] than in group A [2 (1–3)] (p=0.006). After multiplicity control (FDR 5%), only this between-group difference in post-epidural pain remained significant; other secondary comparisons were not. The active phase of labor was shorter in group B [85 (64–125) min] than in group A [114 (80–150) min] (p=0.011), while the second stage showed no significant difference (p=0.248). Satisfaction rates were higher in group A (81% vs. 70.8%), though this was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Late EA was associated with higher pain scores but a shorter active phase. Early EA showed a trend toward higher satisfaction. Both oxytocin induction and EA are viable options in PROM, and timing considerations should be discussed with patients to facilitate informed decision-making.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 27, 2025

Submission Date

October 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 30, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 6

APA
Özbay, K., Turan, D., & Malçok, E. (2025). Comparison of early vs late epidural analgesia in induced labor for multiparous patients with premature rupture of membranes. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, 6(6), 629-634. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1802288
AMA
1.Özbay K, Turan D, Malçok E. Comparison of early vs late epidural analgesia in induced labor for multiparous patients with premature rupture of membranes. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6(6):629-634. doi:10.47582/jompac.1802288
Chicago
Özbay, Koray, Deniz Turan, and Elif Malçok. 2025. “Comparison of Early Vs Late Epidural Analgesia in Induced Labor for Multiparous Patients With Premature Rupture of Membranes”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 (6): 629-34. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1802288.
EndNote
Özbay K, Turan D, Malçok E (December 1, 2025) Comparison of early vs late epidural analgesia in induced labor for multiparous patients with premature rupture of membranes. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 6 629–634.
IEEE
[1]K. Özbay, D. Turan, and E. Malçok, “Comparison of early vs late epidural analgesia in induced labor for multiparous patients with premature rupture of membranes”, J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac, vol. 6, no. 6, pp. 629–634, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.47582/jompac.1802288.
ISNAD
Özbay, Koray - Turan, Deniz - Malçok, Elif. “Comparison of Early Vs Late Epidural Analgesia in Induced Labor for Multiparous Patients With Premature Rupture of Membranes”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6/6 (December 1, 2025): 629-634. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1802288.
JAMA
1.Özbay K, Turan D, Malçok E. Comparison of early vs late epidural analgesia in induced labor for multiparous patients with premature rupture of membranes. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6:629–634.
MLA
Özbay, Koray, et al. “Comparison of Early Vs Late Epidural Analgesia in Induced Labor for Multiparous Patients With Premature Rupture of Membranes”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, vol. 6, no. 6, Dec. 2025, pp. 629-34, doi:10.47582/jompac.1802288.
Vancouver
1.Koray Özbay, Deniz Turan, Elif Malçok. Comparison of early vs late epidural analgesia in induced labor for multiparous patients with premature rupture of membranes. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025 Dec. 1;6(6):629-34. doi:10.47582/jompac.1802288

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