Used primarily in medical and veterinary fields to induce labor and manage postpartum hemorrhage due to its ability to stimulate uterine contractions. It is also applied in reproductive health for luteolysis, the process of breaking down the corpus luteum, which helps in synchronizing estrus cycles in livestock. Additionally, it plays a role in ophthalmology for reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients. Its therapeutic applications extend to treating conditions like gastric ulcers by promoting mucosal blood flow and enhancing healing. In research, it serves as a tool to study prostaglandin pathways and their physiological effects.