Menstrual, fertility and psychological impacts after uterine compression sutures for postpartum hemorrhage: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uterine compression suture is an important conservative surgical technique in managing atonic postpartum hemorrhage. In this study, we aim to evaluate the subsequent menstrual, fertility and psychological outcomes after uterine compression sutures.

Methods

This was a prospective cohort study between 2009 and 2022 conducted in a tertiary obstetric unit (6000 deliveries per year) in Hong Kong SAR. Women with primary postpartum hemorrhage successfully treated with uterine compression sutures were followed-up in postnatal clinic for two years after delivery. Data on menstrual pattern were collected during each visit. Psychological impact after uterine compression suture was assessed using a standardized questionnaire. Subsequent pregnancies were identified by territor

SUBMITTER: Kwong LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10053948 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature