What to do about threatened miscarriage
Release time : 01/18/2025 18:13:27
Every woman wants to have a healthy and intelligent baby, so since she decided to have a baby, people began the precise pre-pregnancy process, which includes what to eat and what not to eat, when to rest, etc.
However, there are often many unfortunate families who, after having been successfully pregnant, unfortunately encounter a miscarriage.
What should I do if I have a threatened miscarriage? Pregnant women really are in a panic.
The incidence of threatened miscarriage is increasing, and what exactly is causing this? What should be done about it? It's hard to pinpoint the exact cause of threatened miscarriage, which has led to an increasing number of cases. This has plunged many families into endless sorrow.
What should one do if they experience signs of threatened miscarriage? Generally speaking, doctors recommend that women with early signs of miscarriage rest more and avoid sexual activity. Additionally, it is important to create an environment conducive to emotional stability and alleviate tension, ensuring the patient is not overly anxious.
For those who have a history of miscarriage, more psychological support should be given.
If the progesterone level in pregnant women is low, progesterone support treatment can be used.
Many cases of threatened miscarriage present with vaginal bleeding. If the vaginal bleeding stops, abdominal pain disappears, and a B-ultrasound confirms that the embryo is viable, then the pregnancy may continue.
If clinical symptoms worsen, B ultrasonography shows the embryonic development is poor, blood hCG continues to rise or fall indefinitely, it indicates that abortion is inevitable and pregnancy should be terminated.
During the early stages of pregnancy, pregnant women should rest and avoid overexertion. Avoid sexual intercourse during the first three months of pregnancy, and try to keep away from toxic and harmful physical chemicals to prevent miscarriage.
What is a threatened miscarriage? Many women do not pay attention to this issue during the early stages of pregnancy. When they notice some vaginal bleeding, they tend to think it's just the onset of menstruation rather than considering it as a threat to a threatened miscarriage. Upon visiting a hospital for examination, they are completely overwhelmed and cannot believe what they have been told. In fact, a threatened miscarriage refers to a stage in which a fetus may still be viable but has begun to show signs of potential harm. The process of a threatened miscarriage involves various stages, each with its own diagnostic term: threatened miscarriage, inevitable miscarriage, incomplete miscarriage, complete miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy.
Premature labor refers to the phenomenon where a woman experiences a small amount of vaginal bleeding before 28 weeks of gestation, followed by intermittent lower abdominal or back pain, and a pelvic examination reveals that the cervical opening is not open, the amniotic sac is intact, and there is no expulsion of pregnancy tissue. The size of the uterus matches its gestational age.
Should the symptoms worsen, it may progress to a threatened miscarriage.
According to statistics from different regions, different social strata, and different ages, the incidence rate of spontaneous miscarriage is between 15% and 40%, approximately 75% occur before 16 weeks of gestation. Among them, 62% occurred before 12 weeks of pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant women in early pregnancy should be extremely careful and cautious, pay attention to rest and avoid overexertion. Avoid sexual intercourse in the first three months of pregnancy, try to avoid contact with toxic and harmful physical and chemical substances to prevent threatened miscarriage.
Many people experience symptoms of threatened miscarriage, yet they are unaware it is a form of threatened miscarriage because they do not understand the symptoms.
Today, let's summarize the symptoms of threatened miscarriage. You can also contrast them.
1. Absence of menstruation: A significant absence of menstruation is observed in most patients who experience spontaneous abortions.
2. Vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain are the initial symptoms of threatened miscarriage, which usually present as vaginal bleeding. The amount of bleeding is usually small, often appearing as dark red or bloody vaginal discharge. However, the duration of bleeding can last for 4 to 5 days to a week.
Following the onset of bleeding, mild lower abdominal or back pain may occur for several hours to weeks. In patients with a pregnancy beyond 12 weeks, there may also be intermittent abdominal pain.
Upon undergoing gynecological examination, the cervical opening was not visible, no pregnancy tissue was expelled, and the size of the uterus corresponded to the duration of amenorrhea.
Diagnosis of threatened miscarriage often requires a combination of gynecological examinations, ultrasound, and blood hCG tests for confirmation. Therefore, during the early stages of pregnancy, one must not be complacent.
The causes of threatened miscarriage, as people's lives improve, various diseases are also increasing. Threatened miscarriage is no exception. What exactly causes threatened miscarriage? 1. Chromosomal Abnormalities: Chromosomal abnormalities are the primary cause of threatened miscarriage, including both numerical and structural abnormalities.
If one partner in a couple has an abnormal chromosome, it can be passed to their offspring, leading to miscarriage or repeated miscarriages.
2. Maternal factors (1) Systemic diseases: Severe systemic infections in pregnant women can induce uterine contractions and lead to miscarriage.
Certain pathogens, such as Toxoplasma gondii, herpes simplex virus, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Cytomegalovirus, are known to be associated with miscarriage.
Pregnant women with heart failure, severe anemia, hypertension, chronic nephritis, and severe malnutrition can also suffer from miscarriage due to ischemia and hypoxia.
(2) Endocrine abnormalities: For instance, luteal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, and uncontrolled diabetes.
(3) Impairment of immune function.
(4) Severe malnutrition.
Undesirable Habits: such as smoking, excessive drinking, excessive consumption of coffee or use of narcotics.
(6) Environmentally Detrimental Factors: Examples include harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene, and lead.
(7) Uterine Dysfunctions: Such as congenital uterine anomalies, submucosal myomas of the uterine cavity, and adhesions of the uterine cavity.
(8) Trauma: Such as abdominal compression or rapid impact, or even surgery, excessive sexual intercourse, etc.
(9) Emotional trauma: Such as excessive fear, sorrow, anger, etc.
How to prevent a threatened miscarriage? It's not impossible to prevent it, as there are several aspects that can be attended to effectively.
1. Ensure adequate rest, and avoid overexertion.
Do not engage in heavy physical labor, especially lifting that adds to the abdominal pressure, such as carrying water or moving heavy objects.
2. Prevent external injuries.
When going out, it is best to wear flat shoes; during pregnancy, avoid traveling as much as possible; avoid working in environments with vibrations; when doing housework, avoid dangerous actions like climbing up stairs.
3. Consume a balanced diet, stay away from alcohol and tobacco, eat light and simple foods, avoid spicy foods, eat smaller meals infrequently, maintain regular bowel movements to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort.
Vitamin E has a placental-protective effect, so it is advisable for pregnant women to consume foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts (walnuts, cashews, peanuts, etc.), soy products, etc.
4. Limit sexual activity.
During sexual intercourse, the compressive force applied to the abdomen and the stimulation of the cervix can both induce contractions. In early pregnancy, when the placenta is not yet securely attached, contractions can be very likely to lead to miscarriage, hence sexual intercourse should be prohibited during the early stages of pregnancy.
During the mid-stage of pregnancy, although appropriate sexual activity can be maintained, it should be less frequent and less intense than before pregnancy. Fathers should exercise restraint.
Maintain a positive mood and emotional stability.
Fresh milk can help pregnant women prevent osteoporosis, and also help stabilize emotions. Oranges, celery, and other high-fiber vegetables and fruits can reduce heat and provide vitamins, and make you happy.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
If you experience discomfort, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on a consultation with a healthcare professional.