Abstract

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for 25% of maternal deaths worldwide, making it the leading cause of maternal deaths Objective: the objective of this study is to investigates the efficacy and safety of intrauterine misoprostol administration during cesarean section compared to postoperative per rectal administration for the prevention of PPH Material and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on a cohort of pregnant women undergoing cesarean delivery. A comprehensive count of200 pregnant women at full term (37-40 weeks of gestation), slated for either elective or emergency cesarean delivery, were included in the study all the 200 pregnant who have underwent elective or emergency LSCS were divided into two groups randomly : Group A receiving intrauterine tablet misoprostol 800 mg after delivery of placenta , and Group B receiving postoperative per rectal tablet misoprostol 800mg. The primary outcome measured was the incidence of PPH, while secondary outcomes included hemoglobin levels, requirement for blood transfusion, and adverse events.

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