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A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy.(Pregnancy losses after the 20th week are called preterm deliveries.).A miscarriage may also be called a"spontaneous abortion." |
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Symptoms
Possible symptoms include:Low back pain or abdominal pain that is dull, sharp, or crampingTissue or clot-like materia...
Causes
Most miscarriages are caused by chromosome problems that make it impossible for the baby to develop. Usually, these p...
Tests
During a pelvic exam, your health care provider may see the cervix has opened (dilated) or thinned out (effacement). ...
Treatments
When a miscarriage occurs, the tissue passed from the vagina should be examined to determine if it was a normal place...
Complications
Symptoms of an infection include fever, vaginal bleeding that does not stop, cramping, and a foul-smelling vaginal di...
Prevention
Many miscarriages that are caused by systemic diseases can be prevented by detecting and treating the disease before ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if vaginal bleeding with or without cramping occurs during pregnancy.Call your health ...
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