Types of Miscarriage

• Threatened miscarriage
• Inevitable miscarriage
• Complete miscarriage
• Incomplete miscarriage
• Missed miscarriage
• Recurrent miscarriage
• Miscarriage - Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosing Miscarriage

Ultrasound Examination – An ultrasound may be advised by the doctor to assess fetal heartbeats and confirm fetal development status. If inconclusive, a retest might be necessary.

Pelvic Evaluation – A pelvic exam could be conducted to determine if cervical dilation has commenced.

Blood Analysis – Pregnancy hormone levels in the blood may be analyzed and compared with previous levels through a blood test.

Chromosome Testing – In cases of recurrent miscarriages, a chromosome test may be suggested to investigate potential genetic factors from either the woman or her partner.

Tissue Examination – If vaginal tissue is expelled, a tissue test might be performed to confirm miscarriage and rule out other health concerns.

Managing Miscarriage

Once pregnancy loss is confirmed through the aforementioned diagnostic methods, healthcare providers often recommend a Dilation & Curettage (D&C) procedure to remove pregnancy tissues and aid in recovery.

D&C is performed under general anesthesia, during which the gynecologist dilates the cervix and gently extracts fetal tissues from the uterine cavity. A spoon-shaped instrument called a curette is used to delicately scrape the uterine lining during the procedure.