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What is a potential maternal cause of abortion?
What is a potential maternal cause of abortion?
What is the classification of bleeding late in pregnancy that involves the placenta partially or completely covering the cervix?
What is the classification of bleeding late in pregnancy that involves the placenta partially or completely covering the cervix?
Which condition is defined as the termination of pregnancy before 24 weeks, or products of conception weighing below 500 grams?
Which condition is defined as the termination of pregnancy before 24 weeks, or products of conception weighing below 500 grams?
What condition involves the abnormal implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity?
What condition involves the abnormal implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity?
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Which maternal condition is associated with incompetent cervix as a cause of abortion?
Which maternal condition is associated with incompetent cervix as a cause of abortion?
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Study Notes
Maternal Causes of Abortion
- Potential maternal causes include hormonal imbalances, chronic diseases (like diabetes or thyroid disorders), and anatomical abnormalities in the uterus.
Classification of Bleeding Late in Pregnancy
- Bleeding in late pregnancy associated with the placenta partially or completely covering the cervix is classified as placenta previa.
Definition of Termination of Pregnancy
- The termination of pregnancy before 24 weeks or when products of conception weigh less than 500 grams is referred to as miscarriage or spontaneous abortion.
Abnormal Implantation of Fertilized Ovum
- Ectopic pregnancy is the condition characterized by the abnormal implantation of a fertilized ovum outside of the uterine cavity, most commonly in a fallopian tube.
Condition Associated with Incompetent Cervix
- An incompetent cervix, which can lead to abortion, is often associated with a history of cervical trauma, previous surgeries, or genetic factors affecting cervical integrity.
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Test your knowledge of pregnancy hemorrhagic disorders and bleeding in early and late pregnancy with this quiz. Explore causes of bleeding in early pregnancy such as abortion, vesicular mole, and ectopic pregnancy, as well as the classification of late pregnancy bleeding including placenta previa and abruptio placentae.
