What Is Threatened Abortion?
A Threatened Abortion Is Defined as Vaginal Bleeding Before 20 Weeks Gestational Age in the Setting of a Positive Urine and/or Blood Pregnancy Test with a...
A threatened abortion is defined as vaginal bleeding before 20 weeks gestational age in the setting of a positive urine and/or blood pregnancy test with a closed cervical os, without passage of
What happens in threatened abortion?
A threatened abortion occurs when a pregnant patient at less than 20 weeks gestation presents with vaginal bleeding. The cervical os is closed on a physical exam. The patient may also experience abdominal cramping, pelvic pain, pelvic pressure, and/or back pain.
How do you treat a threatened abortion?
Many cases of threatened abortion require no treatment at all. Treatment, if needed, may include: Bed rest or limited activity; may be needed for heavy bleeding. Medicine—to treat some causes; may include progesterone a female hormone that supports a pregnancy.
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