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*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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*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.
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Top treatments taken by people for postpartum hemorrhage*
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Who has postpartum hemorrhage on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 16 |
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