One of the frequent causes of bleeding during the first trimester of pregnancy is:
a. Placenta previa
b. Spontaneous abortion
c. Abruptio placentae
d. Ruptured uterus
ANS: B
During the first trimester, common causes of bleeding are spontaneous abortion, cervical polyps, ectopic pregnancy, and hydatidiform mole.
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