ABORTION Subject:AHN Subject teacher:sir Mubasher Presentatare: Muhammad
Objective Definition of Abortion Types of Abortion Sign and symptoms Causes Treatment
Definition Abortion is the medical or surgical termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus. It can occur spontaneously, known as a miscarriage, or be induced intentionally through medical or surgical procedures .
Type of Abortion Spontaneous Abortion (Miscarriage): Complete Miscarriage: All pregnancy tissues are expelled from the uterus. Incomplete Miscarriage: Only some of the pregnancy tissues are expelled. Missed Miscarriage: The fetus has died, but the tissues remain in the uterus.
Induced Abortion: Medical Abortion: Use of medication (such as mifepristone and misoprostol) to end a pregnancy. Surgical Abortion: Physical removal of the fetus and pregnancy tissues from the uterus.
Causes of Abortion Spontaneous Abortion: Genetic or chromosomal abnormalities Maternal health conditions (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders) Infections
Induced Abortion: Personal choice Health risks to the mother Fetal abnormalities Cases of rape or incest Socioeconomic reasons
Sign and symptoms Vaginal bleeding Cramping or abdominal pain Passing tissue or clots from the vagina Loss of pregnancy symptoms (e.g., nausea, breast tenderness
Treatment for Abortion Spontaneous Abortion: Expectant Management: Waiting for the tissues to pass naturally. Medical Treatment: Medications like misoprostol to help expel the remaining tissues. Surgical Treatment: Procedures like D&C to remove tissues from the uterus.
Induced Abortion: Medical Abortion: Follow-up care to ensure the abortion is complete and monitor for complications. Surgical Abortion: Post-procedure care to manage pain, prevent infection, and ensure the procedure's compl