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Abortion - spontaneous    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Miscarriage

Symptoms

Note: Approximately 20% of pregnant women experience some vaginal bleeding during the first trimester. Less than half of these women have a spontaneous abortion.

Signs and Tests

Pelvic examination may reveal moderate thinning of the cervix (effacement), increased cervical dilation, and evidence of ruptured membranes.

An abortion, especially if incomplete or missed, may also alter the results of the following tests:

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