Diagnosis and treatment of postpartum intrauterine retained products of conception

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1673-5250.2024.05.003

In recent years，with the widespread use of assisted reproductive technology and the increase in intrauterine procedures，the number of patients experiencing re-pregnancy after uterine injury has risen，along with a growing incidence of postpartum intrauterine retained products of conception （RPOC）.Postpartum RPOC can lead to complications such as late postpartum hemorrhage（PPH）and infections.Currently，there is no consensus on the diagnostic criteria for RPOC，nor are there clear recommendations regarding the selection of appropriate clinical treatment plans or timing.This article aims to review the latest research on the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of RPOC，as well as the most suitable treatment options and timing，to provide guidance for clinical management and future research directions in the follow-up of postpartum RPOC patients.

Key words: Retained products of conception, Diagnosis, Hysteroscopes, Postpartum hemorrhage, Conservative treatment, Surgical procedures，operative, Female

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