An accumulation of blood inside the uterus, usually occurring after childbirth or surgery when blood becomes trapped and cannot drain properly.
From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'metra' (uterus). The term describes a specific condition where the uterine cavity fills with blood instead of returning to normal.
Hematometra is rare nowadays because modern obstetrics has gotten so good at preventing it, but it was once a serious complication that could become life-threatening if the blood became infected.
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