Abortions and Miscarriages ( Topic Discussion )
Abortions and Miscarriages ( Topic Discussion ) Termination of Pregnancy :- In UK about 2 % of termination of pregnancy is carried out for fetal abnormalities. Chance of Live Births :- In patients with previous first trimester miscarriges the chances of live births are 60-70 % . Causes of Miscarriages :- Most common cause of recurrent miscarriages is APLS . Most common cause of sporadic miscarriages is Trisomy . Chromosomal abnormalities are commonly associated with first trimester miscarriages. About 50 % of spontaneous first trimester abortions show chromosomal abnormalities . Single most specific abnormality assocaited with first trimester miscarriages is 45 X ( Turner Syndrome ). Most common cause of Robertsonian Translocation is Trisomy 21 . Management of Abortions/Miscarriages :- Surgical Evacuation:- Risk of retained products of conception following surgical evacuation is 2 /100 . Recurrent Miscarriages Risk factors for recurrent miscarriage Wha...