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How Can Retained Products Of Conception Be Treated?
Question: How can retained products be treated following birth?
Brief Answer:
Detailed below!
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear!
Retained product of conception are well known and troublesome complication after parturition.
Retained products of conception are generally treated by repeated curettage to empty uterine cavity.
This exposes uterus to some complication like:
Bleeding
Perforation
Infection
And long term sequel such as intrauterine adhesions.
Take care and all the best
Detailed below!
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear!
Retained product of conception are well known and troublesome complication after parturition.
Retained products of conception are generally treated by repeated curettage to empty uterine cavity.
This exposes uterus to some complication like:
Bleeding
Perforation
Infection
And long term sequel such as intrauterine adhesions.
Take care and all the best
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2006
Answered : 1572 Questions
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