Miscarriage

Question 1

Name 4 types of miscarriage

Answer 1

Threatened miscarriage

Missed (delayed) miscarriage

Inevitable miscarriage

Incomplete miscarriage

Question 2

Describe threatened miscarriage (3)

Answer 2

Painless vaginal bleeding occurring before 24 weeks. (typically occurs at 6-9 weeks)

Cervical os is closed

Bleeding often less than menstruation

Question 3

Describe missed (delayed) miscarriage (4)

Answer 3

Gestational sac contains dead foetus before 20 weeks without symptoms of expulsion.

Light vaginal bleeding/discharge.

Pain usually NOT a feature

Cervical os is closed

Question 4

Describe an inevitable miscarriage (2)

Answer 4

Heavy bleeding with clots and pain

Cervical os is open

Question 5

Describe incomplete miscarriage (3)

Answer 5

Not all products of conception have been expelled

Pain and vaginal bleeding

Cervical os is open