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A lay term applied to spontaneous abortion

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Miscarriage

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Birth that occurs before 20 weeks gestation

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Abortion

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Causes of abortion?

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Incompetent cervix
Infections
Radiation
Smoking
Placental problems
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Type of abortion that is intentional termination of pregnancy before the complete development of the fetus and it occurs as a result of artificial or medical reason

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Induced abortion

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This method involves two medications. To inhibit hormones and for breaking down the womb lining of the embryo. 9 weeks

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Early medical

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It is the procedure for removing the embryo from the uterus by gentle suctioning. 7-15 weeks

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Vacuum aspiration or suction termination

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Procedure when cervix is opened or dilated then followed by insertion of forceps and suction tube for removing the fetus 15 weeks

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Surgical dilation and evacuation

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An abortion that occurs naturally not artificially

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Spontaneous abortion

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An abortion that has no cervical dilation but has vaginal bleeding

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Threatened abortion

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An abortion where internal os dilates, membranes may rupture

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Imminent abortion

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Abortion where internal os is dilated, parts of products of conception are retained, most often placenta

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Incomplete abortion

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All contents of conception are expelled

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Complete abortion

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This medication works by blocking the hormone progesterone. Which will breakdown the uterus lining and pregnancy will not continue

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Mifepristone

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This medication makes the womb contract causing cramping and bleeding similar to a miscarriage

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Misoprostol

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Is an infectious and inflammatory disorder of the upper female gential tract, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and adjacent pelvic structures. May spread to abdomen

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation