Fluid leaking from the vagina (a large gush or a slow, constant trickle).
Premature rupture of membranes occurs when the amniotic sac is torn, causing the amniotic fluid to leak out.
diagram of pathophysiology of premature rupture of membranes
PPROM is an acronym for Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes. To explain it, we should break it apart: * Rupture of membranes (ROM) is the normal breaking of the amniotic membranes that occurs during labor. Most people call this "breaking their water." * Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) occurs when the amniotic membranes are ruptured (water breaks) before actual labor has started. Sometimes, physicians may rupture membranes prematurely in an attempt to induce or augment the labor process. PROM indicates this was not an intentional ROM * Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) indicates that there is premature rupture of membranes before the child has been carried to term (> 36 weeks gestation). J. DeLaughter, DO
S. G. Carroll has written: 'Preterm prelabour amniorrhexis' -- subject(s): Amnion, Complications, Etiology, Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture, Fetal membranes, Infectious Pregnancy Complications, Labor, Premature, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Infectious, Premature Labor, Premature Rupture Fetal Membranes, Rupture, Therapy
Uterus contractions, abdominal cramping (with or without diarrhea), pelvic region pressure, low backache, change in the vaginal discharge, dilation of the cervix, premature rupture of membranes.
The only controllable factor associated with PROM is smoking. Cigarette smoking should always be discontinued during a pregnancy.
the rupture of the amniotic sac occur more than an hour before onset of labor is called premature rupture of the membrane.premature rupture of the membrane is preterm when its occur before 37 week of gestation
PROM in medical terms means premature rupture of membranes.
Endoscopic fetoscopy has the potential for causing infection in the fetus and/or mother; premature rupture of the amniotic membranes; premature labor; and fetal death.
The prognosis in PROM varies. It depends in large part on the maturity of the fetus and the development of infection.
Premature labor and delivery of the fetus, infections of the mother and/or the fetus (amnionitis and endometritis), and compression of the umbilical cord (leading to oxygen deprivation in the fetus).
Chlamydia can cause premature rupture of membranes and preterm labor, both of which increase the risk of cerebral palsy.