Miscarriage Quiz: Identify Risk Factors and Prevention

Which factor is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage in pregnant women?

What is a common cause of abortion related to maternal factors?

Which of the following is considered a risk factor for miscarriage in older women?

What maternal condition might result in an increased risk of abortion?

What type of trauma can increase the risk of miscarriage?

Which substance should pregnant women avoid to reduce the risk of miscarriage according to the text?

What disease can increase the risk of abortion?

Which condition can interfere with the embedding, development, and nutrition of the ovum?

Risk Factors of Miscarriage or Abortion

Older women are more likely to have a miscarriage than younger women.
Having a previous miscarriage increases the risk for a future miscarriage.
Smoking more than 10 cigarettes a day increases the risk of miscarriage.
Consuming any amount of alcohol during pregnancy is not known to be safe.
Developing a fever of 37.5ºC or more during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage.
Trauma to the uterus can increase the risk of miscarriage.
Ingesting caffeine, especially in large amounts, increases the risk of miscarriage.

Causes of Abortion

Fetal Causes

Chromosomal anomalies
Diseases of the fertilized ovum
Hypoxia

Maternal Causes

General conditions:
- Infections such as influenza and malaria
- Chronic diseases like chronic nephritis
- Drug intake during pregnancy
- Rh and ABO incompatibility
Local conditions:
- Conditions that interfere with ovum embedding, development, and nutrition
- Implantation of the ovum in the lower uterine segment
- Incompetent cervix
- Uterine malformation
- Trauma (e.g., criminal interference, accident, violent exercise, uterine stimulation)
- Endocrine dysfunction

Test your knowledge on the risk factors associated with miscarriage or abortion. Learn about how age, previous miscarriage, smoking, alcohol consumption, fever, and trauma can increase the risk of miscarriage during pregnancy.