What is postpartum hemorrhage?
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) refers to abnormal bleeding after delivery, usually greater than 500mL of blood loss or 1000mL after a cesarean section. The risk of PPH increases beyond 20 weeks of gestation and it is a common cause of perinatal maternal death.
How do members experience postpartum hemorrhage?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with postpartum hemorrhage*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
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What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
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Common symptom
Depressed mood
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What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for postpartum hemorrhage*
Who has postpartum hemorrhage on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 14 |