HD FS 428 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Vaginal Bleeding, Fetus, Curettage
25 Sep 2016
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Most miscarriages happen in the first trimester. For this reason, many people in the us often wait until after the first trimester to announce the pregnancy. Miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) - the termination of pregnancy before fetal viability. 15 - 25% of all recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. 60-70% of all pregnancies (those recognized and not recognized) are lost. Many happen before the woman even knows she is pregnant. After on isolated miscarriage, the chance of having a normal term pregnancy is 90% Most common cause of early miscarriage is chromosomal abnormalities. Things that do not cause miscarriage, despite myths. Complete abortion - when the body miscarries and all products of conception are expelled from the body naturally. Incomplete abortion - some of the products of conception are left in the uterus. This can be dangerous if left untreated because the products of conception left inside the uterus can cause infection and sepsis.
