Condition
Inevitable abortion
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 28 December 20041 min read
Key points
- Inevitable abortion is a spontaneous abortion which cannot be stopped.
- It is characterised by lower abdominal cramping and bleeding.
- The uterine cervix is dilated and fetal and/or placental material may already have passed.
Alternative names
Abortion - inevitable
Definition
Inevitable abortion is a spontaneous abortion which cannot be stopped. It is characterised by lower abdominal cramping and bleeding. The uterine cervix is dilated and fetal and/or placental material may already have passed. Compare to threatened abortion.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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