Diseases
uterine hypermotility
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Overview
Uterine hyperstimulation is a serious complication of labour induction. It is defined as as single contractions lasting 2 minutes or more, or five or more contractions in a 10 minute period.
Symptoms
- rapid and strong contractions
- may lead to uterine rapture
Causes
- mistoprostol is a drug treatment for peptic ulcers that can also cause abortion or induce labor. the use of this drug (inserted vaginally) to induce labor can cause uterine hyperstimulation.
Risk factors
- using mistoprostol to induce labour.
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
- medical history.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is uterine hypermotility?
Uterine hyperstimulation is a serious complication of labour induction. It is defined as as single contractions lasting 2 minutes or more, or five or more contractions in a 10 minute period.
What are the symptoms of uterine hypermotility?
rapid and strong contractions, may lead to uterine rapture
What causes uterine hypermotility?
mistoprostol is a drug treatment for peptic ulcers that can also cause abortion or induce labor. the use of this drug (inserted vaginally) to induce labor can cause uterine hyperstimulation.
Which medicines are used for uterine hypermotility?
isoxsuprine
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