Polyhydramnios

MONDO:0004585

An excess quantity of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac as compared to normal values. Typically associated with an amniotic fluid index (AFI) of greater than or equal to 25 cm or a single maximum vertical pocket (MVP) of greater than 8 cm.

Also known as: polyhydramnios, polyhydramnios (disease)

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Polyhydramnios itself.

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Including sub-types (2) Tagged with Polyhydramnios (1)

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Which drainage method is better for polyhydramnios?

Symptom relief Completed

This study looked at two techniques for removing extra amniotic fluid in pregnant women with polyhydramnios (too much fluid). One method uses a syringe to manually pull out fluid, while the other uses a continuous suction machine. Researchers measured pain, fluid volume removed, …

Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:48 UTC

Polyhydramnios

Where it sits in the disease tree

Which drainage method is better for polyhydramnios?