Fertility and pregnancy outcomes following hypogastric artery ligation for severe post-partum haemorrhage |
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Authors: | Nizard J Barrinque L Frydman R Fernandez H |
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Institution: | Service de Gynécologie-Obstérique et Biologie de la Reproduction, H?pital Antoine Béclère (AP-HP), Clamart cedex, France. |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Hypogastric artery ligation is a therapeutic option for severe post-partum haemorrhage. Little is known about the outcomes of subsequent fertility and pregnancy. We studied these parameters in women who required hypogastric artery ligation for severe post-partum haemorrhage in our institution over a 13-year period. METHODS: All patients who required hypogastric artery ligation for severe intractable post-partum haemorrhage from January, 1989 to April, 2001 were included. Data were retrieved from medical files and telephone interviews. RESULTS: A total of 68 patients required hypogastric artery ligation during the study period. Seventeen patients had 21 pregnancies with 13 term deliveries, two ectopic pregnancies, three miscarriages, and three abortions. Twenty-eight patients did not want a new pregnancy and one patient refused the interview. Twenty-three (34%) patients were lost to follow up. None of the patients suffered subsequent infertility and pregnancy was achieved in <12 months once planned. Pregnancy outcomes were normal. Fifty-four percent had vaginal deliveries. Three patients suffered a threatened post-partum haemorrhage that was easily treated medically. CONCLUSIONS: This is the largest reported series of pregnancies following hypogastric artery ligation. Hypogastric artery ligation for post-partum bleeding >1 l appears to be a safe procedure that does not impair subsequent fertility and pregnancy outcomes. |
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Keywords: | fertility/hypogastric artery ligation/post-partum haemorrhage/pregnancy |
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