Question

A 24-year-old woman presents with postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) about 2 hours after a normal vaginal delivery. Examination finds the uterus is well-contracted, but heavy bleeding continues. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Genital tract laceration

Answer

Retained placental tissue

Answer

Uterine atony

Answer

Coagulopathy

Answer

Uterine inversion

Practice question

A 24-year-old woman presents with postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) about 2 hours after a normal vaginal delivery. Examination finds the uterus is well-contracted, but heavy bleeding continues. What is the most likely cause?