Vaginal Bleeding after Delivery
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Vaginal Bleeding after Delivery Treatment
Treatment for
vaginal bleeding
after delivery may include:
Bed rest
Narcotic pain medication
Blood transfusion:
For
anemia
due to blood loss
Medications for
vaginal bleeding
after delivery:
Oxytocin
(
Pitocin
)
Ergonovine (Ergotrate)
Methylergonovine
(
Methergine
)
Carboprost (Hemabate)
Misoprostol
(
Cytotec
)
Medications that promote blood clotting:
Factor VIIa (Novo-Seven)
Surgery for
vaginal bleeding
after delivery:
Dilation and curettage
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Vaginal Bleeding after Delivery Treatment: D And C
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Last Updated: Sep 5, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Vaginal Bleeding after Delivery References:
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