Intramyometrial prostaglandin F2 alpha in the treatment of severe postpartum hemorrhage.
Three patients with severe postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony were treated with intramyometrial injection of 1 mg of prostaglandin F2 alpha with excellent results. This was an effective, safe, and rapid therapy in these cases of severe postpartum bleeding.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011460:Prostaglandins F / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D011460:Prostaglandins F