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A threatened abortion is a condition of pregnancy, occurring before the 20th week of gestation, that suggests potential miscarriage may take place.
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Symptoms
Abdominal cramps with or without vaginal bleeding; Vaginal bleeding during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy (last menstr...
Causes
A small number of pregnant women have some vaginal bleeding, with or without abdominal cramps, during the first trimest...
Tests
Pelvic exam shows a cervix that isn't thinned (effaced) or open (dilated. Either of these can suggest that a miscarriag...
Treatments
Bed rest or pelvic rest (not having intercourse, douching, or using tampons) may be recommended, but there is no eviden...
Complications
Anemia; Dead fetus syndrome; Infection; Moderate-to-heavy blood loss; Spontaneous abortion.
Prevention
Some studies show that women who get prenatal care have better pregnancy outcomes, for themselves and their babies. Ear...
Doctor Specialties
If you know you are (or are likely to be) pregnant and you have any symptoms of threatened abortion, contact your prena...
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