Removing the uterus is known to cause temporary hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms, probably because the procedure severs a blood vessel that connects this organ with the ovaries.

The study sought to evaluate the side effect profile and acceptability of sublingual misoprostol (600mcg) as a first-line treatment among women delivering vaginally with suspected uterine atony.

Treatment for PPH is etiology-specific; prompt identification of cause of bleeding is necessary and appropriate and appropriate definitive treatment should be initiated as soon as possible.