A miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy from natural causes before the 20th week of pregnancy. Most miscarriages occur very early in the pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. There are many different causes for a miscarriage. In most cases, there is nothing you can do to prevent a miscarriage.

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Miscarriage
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2. Overview
A miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy from natural
causes before the 20th week of pregnancy. Most
miscarriages occur very early in the
pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she
is pregnant. There are many different causes for a
miscarriage. In most cases, there is nothing you
can do to prevent a miscarriage.
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3. Symptoms
Signs of a miscarriage can include vaginal spotting
or bleeding, abdominal pain or cramping, and fluid
or tissue passing from the vagina. Although vaginal
bleeding is a common symptom of
miscarriage, many women have spotting early in
their pregnancy but do not miscarry. But if you are
pregnant and have bleeding or spotting, contact
your health care provider immediately.
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4. Treatment
Women who miscarry early in their pregnancy
usually do not need any treatment. In some
cases, you may need a procedure called a
dilatation and curettage (D&C) to remove
tissue remaining in the uterus.
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5. Causes
There are many different causes for a
miscarriage, some known and others unknown. In
most cases, there is nothing a woman can do to
prevent a miscarriage.
There are some factors that may contribute to
miscarriage.
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6. Causes
The most common cause of miscarriage in the first
trimester is a chromosomal abnormality in the
fetus. This is usually results from a problem with
the sperm or egg that prevents the fetus from
developing properly.
During the second trimester, problems with the
uterus or cervix can contribute to miscarriage.
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7. Causes
Women with a disorder called polycystic ovary
syndrome are three times more likely to miscarry
during the early months of pregnancy than women
who don’t have the syndrome.
Women who have miscarriages can and often do
become pregnant again, with normal pregnancy
outcomes.
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8. Living and Coping
Counseling may help you cope with your grief.
Later, if you do decide to try again, work closely
with your health care provider to lower the risks.
Many women who have a miscarriage go on to
have healthy babies.
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