Introduction
IUFD, abortion
INTRAUTERINE FETAL DEATH
Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) is one of the adverse outcomes of pregnancy [Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a biennial plant of the Onagraceae family. This plant is native to North America and can grow well in other countries. The primrose seed contains 14% of the oil (EPO), of which 65–75% is linoleic acid, 7–10% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), plus oleic, palmitic and stearic acids, and steroids campesterol and β-sitosterol. Evening primrose seeds are rich in omega-6 fatty acids [A systematic review and meta-analysis showed that EPO is effective for cervical ripening, reducing the rate of cesarean section and shortening the duration of labor [So far, no serious side effects have been observed following the consumption of EPO during pregnancy and lactation [It seems that the integration of herbal medicine into modern medicine is a suitable solution to promote community health. Thus, in this regard, the present study aimed to compare the effect vaginal misoprostol plus vaginal EPO capsule with vaginal misoprostol alone on the consequences of abortion in pregnant women with IUFD at 12–20 weeks of pregnancy.