The past, present, and future of oxytocin in postpartum hemorrhage prevention and treatment

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-3259.2025.03.003

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Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains one of the leading cause of global maternal mortality. Oxytocin, as an effective classic uterotonic agent, plays a crucial role in both the prevention and treatment of PPH. This article systematically discusses the pharmacological properties of oxytocin and its clinical application in the management of PPH.

Key words: Oxytocin, Postpartum hemorrhage, Utreine contraction, Prevention

Yanxing Wei, Liping Huang. The past, present, and future of oxytocin in postpartum hemorrhage prevention and treatment[J]. Chinese Journal of Obstetric Emergency(Electronic Edition), 2025, 14(03): 139-143.

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