Spontaneous AbortionAbortion is the women life problems.The term "abortion" actually refers to any premature expulsion of a human fetus, whether naturally spontaneous, as in a miscarriage, or artificially induced, as in a surgical or chemical abortion. Today, the most common usage of the term "abortion" applies to artificially induced abortion, which is the subject of this pamphlet Abortions performed prior to 9 weeks from the last menstrual period are performed either surgically or medically with drugs. Most abortions are performed after your health care provider takes a brief and targeted medical history. You will be asked questions about prior pregnancies and any treatment or care during the current pregnancy. Miscarriage is more common in women with diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Lupus may cause miscarriage, as may infections such as listeria. A couple may each have a minor abnormality in their genes of which they are not aware. If both pass on this gene the combination may be fatal for the embryo. A very high fever and some drugs may cause miscarriage. You will be asked about any diseases or conditions that affect your reproductive organs, such as transmitted infections. The most common problems with the fetus encountered in abortion counseling include major system development failures and problems that cannot be repaired dealing with the heart, nervous system, spine, brain, abdomen, kidneys, and breathing and digestive systems. Miscarriages that occur after 12 weeks may be due to abnormalities in the womb. These include a fibroid projecting into the cavity of the womb and an abnormally shaped womb. An incompetent cervix and may lead to late miscarriage. The vast majority of all abortions performed today are done for social, not medical reasons -- because a woman doesn't feel ready for a baby at the time, because her partner wants her to have an abortion, While women of every social class seek terminations, the typical woman who ends her pregnancy is young, white, unmarried, and poor. Abortion is an issue that evokes, on all sides, very strong feelings and judgments and very heated recriminations refers to an induced procedure at any point in the pregnancy. Abortion is also gastation and any premature expulsion of a human fetus, whether naturally spontaneous, as in a miscarriage the most common usage of the term "abortion" applies to artificially induced abortion, which is the subject of this pamphlet. Abortion ends a pregnancy by destroying and removing the developing child. That baby's heart has already begun to beat by the time the mother misses her period. Treatment involved for a Spontaneous AbortionMany women who have a threatened miscarriage carry on to have a normal pregnancy. There is no evidence that resting in bed or taking time off work reduces the risk of miscarriage occuring. However, many women feel happier if they take some time off and rest at home. Treatment with drugs does not help in cases of threatened miscarriage. An incomplete miscarriage may need antibiotics if there are signs of infection. An operation to remove any tissue and blood clot left in the womb is usually performed. This called an evacuation of retained products (ERPOC). It is similar to a D & C and involves using a fine suction tube passed through the cervix to remove any blood and tissue from inside the womb. During treatment for a Spontaneous AbortionIt is important to report any fever to the doctor as infections need vigorous treatment. He should also know if bleeding suddenly gets a lot heavier or faintness develops. If these symptoms are present they suggest an incomplete abortion. Once the womb is empty the pain and the bleeding stop. If a Spontaneous Abortion is left untreatedTreatment makes little difference to the outcome of the threatened miscarriage. If an ERPOC is not done in incomplete miscarriage infection might lead to sterility. The bleeding might also be very severe, leading to anaemia. Effects on the family of a Spontaneous AbortionHaving a miscarriage can be very distressing. It is not unusual to feel guilty or depressed. . Some woman may worry that something they did caused the miscarriage. This is almost never the case. Your family and friends should understand that much emotional and physical support is essential. |
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