Abortion

Question 0

Threatened

Answer 0

Unexplained bleeding and cramping, the cervix is closed and membranes are intact.

Question 1

Abortion

Answer 1

Termination of a pregnancy before the fetus reaches the age of viability (age it can survive outside the uterus 24 weeks)

Question 2

Inevitable

Answer 2

Increased bleeding and cramping. The cervix begins to dilate and membranes may rupture.

Question 3

Incomplete

Answer 3

Some of the products of conception are expelled. Most often the placenta is not expelled. Bleeding is heavy and cramping severe.

Question 4

Complete

Answer 4

All products of conception are expelled.

Question 5

Missed

Answer 5

Embryo or fetus dies but is retained. Cervix is closed, if fetus is not expelled within 6 weeks DIC can occur.

Question 6

Habitual (recurrent spontaneous)

Answer 6

Any natural spontaneous abortion occurring in three consecutive pregnancies. Most common cervix begins to dilate in second trimester.

Question 7

Treatment for habitual

Answer 7

Cervical cerclage