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JB02.1 category

Secondary uterine inertia

Definition

A condition affecting pregnant females that is idiopathic. This condition is characterised by vigorous contractions that decrease in vigour due to exhaustion or dehydration of the individual. This condition leads to lack of labour progress.

Inclusions

  • Arrested active phase of labour
  • Secondary hypotonic uterine dysfunction

Also indexed as

Arrested active phase of labourSecondary dystocia of cervixSecondary hypotonic uterine dysfunctionSecondary uterine inertiasecondary hypotonic dysfunction of uterus complicating deliverysecondary hypotonic laboursecondary uterine inertia during labour

Nearby in Abnormalities of forces of labour