Causes of Postpartum hemorrhage

Underlying condition causes of Postpartum hemorrhage: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Postpartum hemorrhage) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Postpartum hemorrhage includes:

• Placental remnants
• Infection due to placental remnants - causing delayed secondary postpartum hemorrhage
• Bleeding disorders
• Leukemia

Postpartum hemorrhage as a symptom: Conditions listing Postpartum hemorrhage as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Postpartum hemorrhage. The list of conditions listing Postpartum hemorrhage as a symptom in our database includes:

• Bleeding disorders
• Thrombocytopenia
• Von Willebrand disease

Related information for causes of Postpartum hemorrhage: Further relevant information on causes of Postpartum hemorrhage may be found in the risk factors for Postpartum hemorrhage and underlying causes of Postpartum hemorrhage.
Last revision: June 10, 2003

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