Uterine atony
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uterine-atony-305-12626675
title:
Uterine atony
text:
Uterine atony is the failure of the uterus to contract adequately following delivery. Contraction of the uterine muscles during labor compresses the blood vessels and slows flow, which helps prevent hemorrhage and facilitates coagulation. Therefore, a lack of uterine muscle contraction can lead to an acute hemorrhage, as the vasculature is not being sufficiently compressed. Uterine atony is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage, which is an emergency and potential cause of fatality. Acr
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description:
Loss of tone in the uterine musculature
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_atony
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date modified:
2024-01-06T21:29:52Z
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