Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss exceeding:

A 100 mL

B 500 mL after vaginal delivery or 1000 mL after cesarean delivery

C 50 mL

D 2000 mL

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

PPH: >500mL (vaginal) or >1000mL (cesarean). Most common cause: uterine atony (70-80%). Management: uterine massage, uterotonics (oxytocin, methylergonovine, misoprostol), tranexamic acid, surgical if refractory.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss exceeding:" is Option B: 500 mL after vaginal delivery or 1000 mL after cesarean delivery.

The other options — A) 100 mL, C) 50 mL, D) 2000 mL — are incorrect for this USMLE Exam Prep question. As explained above: PPH: >500mL (vaginal) or >1000mL (cesarean). Most common cause: uterine atony (70-80%). Management: uterine massage, uterotonics (oxytocin, methylergonovine, misoprostol), tranexamic acid, surgical i…

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Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss exceeding:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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