Template:Abortion types
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Abortion Types
Complete Abortion
- No IUP + closed os + POC have been expelled
- Distinguish from ectopic based on decreasing hCG, decreased bleeding
- Only need to send hCG if unable to examine POC
Threatened Abortion
- Closed os + IUP + bloody vaginal discharge or frank bleeding
- If <11wk >90% go to term
- If between 11 and 20wk 50% go to term
Inevitable Abortion
- Open os + bleeding
Incomplete Abortion
- Passage of only portion of POC + open os
Missed Abortion
- Fetal death at <20wk w/o passage of any fetal tissue for 4wk after fetal death
- Closed os
Septic abortion
- Evidence of infection during any stage of abortion
- Most commonly caused by retained products of conception
