ABORTION Flashcards
Loss of pregnancy before fetus is viable (<20
weeks)
ABORTION
pregnancy that ends
before 20 weeks
Spontaneous
a result of medical or
surgical means
Induced
Types of
spontaneous
Types of
spontaneous
Threatened Imminent Complete Incomplete Missed Recurrent
(habitual)
Septic
2 or more consecutive spontaneous abortions
Recurrent
(habitual)
Fetus dies in utero but is not expelled, uterine growth stops and sepsis is
possible
Missed
Increased bleeding & cervix dilates
Imminent
Light spotting; cervix is closed & no tissue is passed
Threatened
Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis
Ultrasound
Ectopic Pregnancy Causes
Infection
Adhesions
Congenital Defects
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus.
ENDOMETRIOSIS
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tubes (tubal pregnancy). Since the fallopian tubes are not designed to support a growing embryo, this condition is life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
Ectop8c Pregnancy