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This study aims to review evidence regarding the pathogenesis of neonatal uterine bleeding (NUB).

In Memory of Ivo Brosens: Reflections on the Pathophysiology of Neonatal Uterine Bleeding

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Literature review explores factors influencing neonatal uterine bleeding, highlighting hormonal and developmental implications.

This study aims to review evidence regarding the pathogenesis of neonatal uterine bleeding (NUB).
Literature review using Medline search conducted in August 2022 without limits on start date or language.
Focus on articles linking neonatal uterine bleeding with uterine and endometrial features.
Neonatal uterine bleeding is notably rare and often lacks evidence of hormonal response in newborn girls.
Endometrial glands in the fetus exhibit altered development, particularly in response to hormones during organogenesis.
Factors such as intrauterine stressors and gestational age significantly influence endometrial growth and hormonal responses.

Habiba et al. (2023) studied this question.

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