A 29-year-old woman gives birth vaginally. Ten minutes later she has heavy vaginal bleeding estimated at 900 mL. The uterus feels boggy on abdominal p...

Question

A 29-year-old woman gives birth vaginally. Ten minutes later she has heavy vaginal bleeding estimated at 900 mL. The uterus feels boggy on abdominal palpation. What is the most likely cause of the haemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Uterine atony

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Retained placenta accreta

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Genital tract laceration

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Uterine rupture

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Coagulopathy

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

A 29-year-old woman gives birth vaginally. Ten minutes later she has heavy vaginal bleeding estimated at 900 mL. The uterus feels boggy on abdominal palpation. What is the most likely cause of the haemorrhage?