Threatened Abortion

OVERVIEW

A threatened abortion refers to any vaginal bleeding that occurs before 20 weeks gestation WITHOUT any dilation of the cervix or expulsion of any products of conception.

WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Initial Presentation:

  • Vaginal bleeding

Physical Exam:

  • Light vaginal bleeding is possible
  • Closed cervical os
CLINCIAL WORKUP

Fetal ultrasonography can demonstrate the following:

  • Fetal cardia activity

 

Page Updated: 11.01.2016