Retention of intrauterine fetal bone increases menstrual prostaglandins

Lewis, V.; Khan-Dawood, F.; King, M.; Beckmann, C.; Dawood, M.Y.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 75(3 Pt 2): 561-563

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844
PMID: 2406670
Document Number: 362120
Intrauterine retention of fetal bone is a rare complication of abortion that can cause secondary infertility by an unknown mechanism. We report such a case in which menstrual fluid prostanoids were measured to elucidate the possible pathophysiology. The pattern of prostanoid increases was similar to that seen in intrauterine device users.

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