Definition: Pregnancy loss at less than 20 weeks gestation
Risk factors:
Advanced maternal age
Previous spontaneous abortion
Substance use disorder
Treatment options:
Expectant
Medical induction (misoprostol)
Suction curettage if infection or hemodynamic instability
Additional management:
Rho(D) immunoglobulin
Pathology examination
Complications:
Hemorrhage
Retained products of conception
Septic abortion
Uterine perforation
Intrauterine adhesions
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