A 27-year-old primigravida delivers vaginally after an uncomplicated labour. Ten minutes later she has heavy vaginal bleeding with clots. The uterus f...

Question

A 27-year-old primigravida delivers vaginally after an uncomplicated labour. Ten minutes later she has heavy vaginal bleeding with clots. The uterus feels boggy and enlarged on abdominal examination. BP is 90/60 mmHg, pulse 120 bpm. What is the most likely cause of her postpartum haemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Uterine atony

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Retained products of conception

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Genital tract trauma

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Coagulation disorder

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Uterine inversion

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Primary postpartum haemorrhage

A 27-year-old primigravida delivers vaginally after an uncomplicated labour. Ten minutes later she has heavy vaginal bleeding with clots. The uterus feels boggy and enlarged on abdominal examination. BP is 90/60 mmHg, pulse 120 bpm. What is the most likely cause of her postpartum haemorrhage?