Incomplete Miscarriage
Alternate Names : Incomplete Abortion
What are the treatments for the condition?
The treatments that may be used for an incomplete miscarriage include the following:
dilatation and curettage,
also called D & C, which is a procedure to remove any fetal tissue that remains in the womb following the miscarriage
antibiotics to prevent infection
medicines to help the womb contract so that bleeding subsides
Rh immune globulin, if the mother's blood is Rh-negative. Otherwise,
Rh sensitivity could
affect later pregnancies and cause blood incompatibilities between the mother and
fetus.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
A D & C
may cause bleeding, infection, and allergic reaction
to anesthesia.
Antibiotics and medicines to help the womb contract may cause
rash, upset stomach,
abdominal cramps, and allergic reaction.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
Within hours of having a D & C,
a woman is usually sent home to get better. She should rest in bed for 1 to 2 days.
A woman should contact her doctor if she has any of these symptoms:
a fever
cramps that get worse or pain that lasts
continued heavy bleeding
any other new or worsening symptoms
Birth control
should be used if the woman does not wish to get pregnant again. If a future
pregnancy is desired, a couple can try to conceive again after 2 to 3 months. They
have an 85% chance of a successful, full-term pregnancy after 1 year.
How is the condition monitored?
A woman's doctor may do weekly blood tests to follow the HCG level
until it is nearly zero. This ensures that the pregnancy has ended. Sometimes,
tests are done on the fetal tissue to learn about its genetic makeup.
If a woman has had several miscarriages, her doctor may recommend
a complete evaluation for infertility.
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