Threatened Abortion

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1. Attributes 2. Signs & symptoms 3. Drugs / medications 4. Treatments by type 5. Further tests / investigations 6. Biological / test markers

Linked signs and symptoms

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Linked diagnostic tests and investigations

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Biological markers/agents

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This visual map shows biological markers/agents reported as increased or decreased with this condition. These are educational relationships only; test results must be interpreted by a qualified clinician because ranges vary by lab, method, age, sex and clinical context.

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Often decreased

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Introduction / full article

ID 2181

Summary References

Treatments:

1. Katz VL. Spontaneous and recurrent abortion: etiology, diagnosis, treatment. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 16.

2. Simpson JL, Jauniaux ERM. Pregnancy loss. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2007:chap 24.

3. Laurino MY, Bennett RL, Saraiya DS, et al. Genetic evaluation and counseling of couples with recurrent miscarriage: Recommendations of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. J Genet Couns. June 2005;14(3).

4. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000907.htm

5. http://www.doctorsofusc.com/condition/document/223394

6. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/795085-overview

7. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/threatened+abortion

8. http://www.ourmiscarriage.com/threatened_miscarriage.html

9. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/1/000907.html

10. http://www.2womenshealth.com/threatened-abortion.htm

11. http://www.mdguidelines.com/threatened-abortion

12. http://obgyn.med.nyu.edu/conditions-we-treat/conditions/threatened-abortion

Threatened Abortion

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Threatened Abortion

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