Pelvic Ultrasound Pelvic Ultrasound (Ultrasound-Pelvis, Pelvic Ultrasonography, Pelvic Sonography, Pelvic Scan, Lower Abdomen Ultrasound, Gynecologic Ultrasound, Transabdominal Ultrasound, Transvaginal Ultrasound, End...
Coping with Miscarriage Coping with Miscarriage Miscarriage is common, but that knowledge may be cold comfort if you’re coping with a recent loss. In fact, many women are surprised by the intensity of their emotions after a...
Stillbirth Stillbirth What is stillbirth? Stillbirth is a common term for death of a fetus after 20 weeks. It is also called intrauterine fetal death or demise. Causes of stillbirth may include the following: M...
Overview of Pregnancy Loss Overview of Pregnancy Loss What is pregnancy loss? Pregnancy loss is the death of an unborn baby at any time during pregnancy. It is estimated that pregnancy loss occurs in over half of all early pre...
Ectopic Pregnancy Ectopic Pregnancy What is ectopic pregnancy? About 2 percent of all pregnancies develop outside the uterus, called an ectopic pregnancy. These are nearly always in the fallopian tube. Rarely, an ecto...
Miscarriage Miscarriage What is a miscarriage? Miscarriage is usually defined as an early pregnancy loss. Miscarriage is also called spontaneous abortion. Types of miscarriage include the following: Threatened--...
Dilation and Curettage (D and C) Dilation and Curettage (D and C) (Dilatation and Curettage, D&C) Procedure overview What is a dilation and curettage (D&C)? A dilation and curettage procedure, also called a D&C, is a sur...