Rectal misoprostol to reduce bleeding during planned cesarean section
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Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a medication (misoprostol) rectally during a planned C-section can help reduce blood loss after delivery. It may help women have a safer recovery with less bleeding.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more) and at least 37 weeks along
- Your C-section is planned and will use spinal anesthesia (you are awake but numb from the chest down)
- Your blood pressure and heart rate are stable before surgery
- You agree to participate and sign a consent form
- You do not have heavy bleeding before surgery, blood-clotting problems, severe medical conditions like uncontrolled high blood pressure or heart disease, or an allergy to the study drug or similar medicines
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