Prostaglandin E2 vaginal suppositories in the treatment of intractable late-onset postpartum hemorrhage. A case report.

Abstract

Late-onset postpartum hemorrhage may sometimes be refractory to conventional methods of treatment. Prostaglandin E2 vaginal suppositories have been described as effective in arresting immediate postpartum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony. This is the first report of the use of this treatment in a patient with massive hemorrhage three weeks after delivery.

• Authors: A I Goldstein, D R Kent, A David
• Journal: The Journal of reproductive medicine (J Reprod Med) Vol. 28 Issue 6 Pg. 425-6 (Jun 1983) ISSN: 0024-7758 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6604156 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Prostaglandins E
• Suppositories
• Alprostadil

Topics

• Adult
• Alprostadil
• Female
• Humans
• Postpartum Hemorrhage (drug therapy)
• Pregnancy
• Prostaglandins E (administration & dosage)
• Suppositories
• Time Factors
• Vagina