Miscarriage - threatened
Alternate Names : Threatened miscarriage, Threatened spontaneous abortion, Abortion - threatened, Threatened abortion
Symptoms & Signs
Symptoms of a threatened miscarriage include: - Abdominal cramps with or without vaginal bleeding
- Vaginal bleeding during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy (last menstrual period was less than 20 weeks ago)
Note: During an actual miscarriage, low back pain or abdominal pain (dull to sharp, constant to intermittent) typically occurs, and tissue or clot-like material may pass from the vagina.
Diagnosis & Tests
Abdominal or vaginal ultrasound may be done to check the baby's development, heart beat, and amount of bleeding. A pelvic exam will be done to check the cervix. The following blood tests may be performed:
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