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The Effect of the Combined Use of methylergometrine and oxytocin during cesarean section in the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage
Abstract
Abstract
Objective
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is an important contributory factor to maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, and there is no consensus on treatment method or the superiority of one therapeutic approach over another.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of oxytocin compared with the combined administration of oxytocin and methylergometrine in preventing postpartum hemorrhage in cesarean sections.
Methodology
This study was conducted retrospectively on 1292 female patients aged 18-35 at the xxxxx Research and Training Hospital from January to December 2022. Participants were categorized into two groups: one receiving oxytocin alone and the other receiving a combination of oxytocin and methylergometrine
The primary outcome measures included postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), assessed by changes in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, in along with intraoperative blood loss. Secondary outcomes included the use of supplemental intraoperative hemostatic uterine sutures, the length of the surgical process, the need for further uterotonics, and the demand for blood transfusion.
Results
There were significant differences in the need for additional uterotonics 27.2(182) %,13.9% (87) p= 0.005, the change in pre-and postoperative hemoglobin concentration 10.81±0.93, 8.23±1.11, p= 0.001 and hematocrit 11.89±0.93, 10.31±1.20, p= 0.001
There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of operating time, blood transfusion requirements, or need for additional hemostatic sutures.
Conclusions: The combination of oxytocin and methylergometrine effectively reduced postpartum bleeding in women undergoing cesarean sections. This group required less uterotonic treatment, had smaller declines in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, and experienced less blood loss during cesarean section..
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Supporting Institution
The authors stated that this study received no financial support.
Ethical Statement
Ethical Compliance: All procedures involving human participants rigorously adhered to the ethical standards established by the relevant research committee and fully complied with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its amendments.
Ethical approval: The study received approval from the ethics committee of xxxxxxx Training and Research Hospital in accordance with the 2013 modification of the Declaration of Helsinki (Approval number: 2023.06.84).
Thanks
NONE
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
January 31, 2026
Submission Date
September 18, 2025
Acceptance Date
January 14, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 16 Number: 1
APA
Öncü, N., & Buhur, A. (2026). The Effect of the Combined Use of methylergometrine and oxytocin during cesarean section in the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 16(1), 13-17. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1786925
AMA
1.Öncü N, Buhur A. The Effect of the Combined Use of methylergometrine and oxytocin during cesarean section in the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage. J Contemp Med. 2026;16(1):13-17. doi:10.16899/jcm.1786925
Chicago
Öncü, Necdet, and Ali Buhur. 2026. “The Effect of the Combined Use of Methylergometrine and Oxytocin During Cesarean Section in the Prevention of Post-Partum Haemorrhage”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 16 (1): 13-17. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1786925.
EndNote
Öncü N, Buhur A (January 1, 2026) The Effect of the Combined Use of methylergometrine and oxytocin during cesarean section in the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 16 1 13–17.
IEEE
[1]N. Öncü and A. Buhur, “The Effect of the Combined Use of methylergometrine and oxytocin during cesarean section in the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage”, J Contemp Med, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 13–17, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1786925.
ISNAD
Öncü, Necdet - Buhur, Ali. “The Effect of the Combined Use of Methylergometrine and Oxytocin During Cesarean Section in the Prevention of Post-Partum Haemorrhage”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 16/1 (January 1, 2026): 13-17. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1786925.
JAMA
1.Öncü N, Buhur A. The Effect of the Combined Use of methylergometrine and oxytocin during cesarean section in the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage. J Contemp Med. 2026;16:13–17.
MLA
Öncü, Necdet, and Ali Buhur. “The Effect of the Combined Use of Methylergometrine and Oxytocin During Cesarean Section in the Prevention of Post-Partum Haemorrhage”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 16, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 13-17, doi:10.16899/jcm.1786925.
Vancouver
1.Necdet Öncü, Ali Buhur. The Effect of the Combined Use of methylergometrine and oxytocin during cesarean section in the prevention of post-partum haemorrhage. J Contemp Med. 2026 Jan. 1;16(1):13-7. doi:10.16899/jcm.1786925