Most common cause of secondary PPH is :: (A) Uterine ineia, (B) Retained placenta, (C) Episiotomy, (D) Cervical tear
Answer is B. Retained placenta Secondary PPH Bleeding usually occurs between 8th to 14th day of delivery. Causes of late PPH : Retained bits of cotyledon or membranes (M.C.) Infection and separation of slough over a deep cervico - vaginal laceration. Endometritis and subinvolution of the placental site Ref : Dutta book of obstetrics 8th Ed.