Complications of Pregnancy: Bleeding Disorders questions with correct answers 2023/2024

Complications of Pregnancy: Bleeding Disorders Abortion - correct answer Definition: Loss of pregnancy before fetus is viable, or capable of living outside the uterus Medical consensus of fetal viability: <20 weeks or < 500 grams = not viable Abortion can be: Spontaneous Induced: Often called a Therapeutic Abortion or Medical Termination of Pregnancy Spontaneous Abortions - correct answer Etiology- Genetic factors Polycystic ovary syndrome Maternal metabolic abnormalities Uterine anatomic abnormalities Maternal antibody response Thyroid abnormalities Severe maternal illness such as poorly controlled diabetes, heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease Incompetent cervix Maternal infections Environmental chemicals Presence of IUD Trauma 50% remain unexplained Incidence: Approximately 15-20% Increases with age, both maternal and paternal