Early pregnancy
Early pregnancy

Inevitable abortion

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.

Alternative Names:
Abortion - inevitable


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