Recurrent spontaneous abortion refers to a condition in which a woman experiences three or more consecutive abortions or miscarriages. This is also known as ________ abortion
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
habitual
Primary causes are believed to be genetic or chromosomal abnormalities of the fetus. For
the mother who repeatedly aborts, the cause is often an anomaly of the reproductive tract
such as bicornate uterus or incompetent cervix. Systemic illnesses such as lupus
erythematosus and diabetes mellitus have been implicated in this condition as well.
Treatment depends entirely on the cause and therefore varies between medical and surgical
approaches.
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