gynecology and obstetrics
Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PROM)
Symptoms and Signs
Typically, unless complications occur, the only symptom of PROM is leakage or a sudden gush of fluid from the vagina. Fever, heavy or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, and fetal tachycardia, particularly if out of proportion to maternal temperature, strongly suggest intra-amniotic infection. 