Miscarriage
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What is Miscarriage
Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus. In biological terms, it is the result of a pregnancy that stops developing normally and is then expelled by the body, usually through the uterus…
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Symptoms of Miscarriage
What are the symptoms of miscarriage? The most common symptoms are vaginal bleeding, pelvic or abdominal cramping, passing tissue or clots, and a sudden change or loss of pregnancy-related signs such as breast tenderness or nausea. These symptoms arise because the…
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Causes of Miscarriage
What causes miscarriage? In most cases, miscarriage occurs because a pregnancy stops developing normally, usually due to a problem with the embryo or with the maternal environment that supports implantation and growth. It is not a single disease with one cause;…
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Diagnosis of Miscarriage
Miscarriage is usually identified through a combination of symptoms, clinical examination, and medical testing rather than by a single finding. In early pregnancy, vaginal bleeding or pelvic cramping may raise concern, but these signs alone do not confirm pregnancy loss. Doctors…
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Treatment for Miscarriage
What treatments are used for miscarriage? Management usually falls into three broad approaches: expectant management, medical treatment with medications that help the uterus empty, and procedural treatment such as suction aspiration or dilation and curettage. These approaches are used to remove…
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Prevention of Miscarriage
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus, and it is usually the result of one or more biological problems rather than a single cause. In many cases, it cannot be fully prevented because…
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FAQ about Miscarriage
Miscarriage is a common pregnancy complication, but it is often misunderstood and discussed only in broad, emotional terms. This FAQ explains what miscarriage is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment may involve, and what to know about future…