Use of tranexamic acid in decreasing blood loss during and after delivery among women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Addisu EyeberuTamirat GetachewGetachew AmareElias YadetaMegersa LemiHabtamu BekeleAbraham NegashMeron DegefaTegenu BalchaBikila BalisBejirond EshetuSisay HabteMohommed AbdurkeAddisu AlemuAhmed MohammedFila AhmedIbsa MusaAlemshet GetachewAbdi AminTigist TeferaAdera Debella

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2022)

Tranexamic acid has been found to be a good choice for reducing blood loss during and after delivery in Africa regardless of the mode of delivery. Tranexamic acid had no effect on hemoglobin levels before and after delivery. To reduce maternal mortality due to post-partum hemorrhage, it is critical to implement and strengthen interventions aimed at increasing tranexamic acid uptake in Africa.

Keyphrases

physical activity
polycystic ovary syndrome
cardiovascular events
cardiovascular disease
pregnant women
body mass index
decision making
birth weight
weight loss