A study of an investigation into the obstetric outcomes following prior spontaneous abortions in a rural healthcare facility in Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/Keywords:
Premature, Pregnancy, trimester, spontaneous abortion.Abstract
Background: Spontaneous pregnancy loss is a frequently occurring occurrence, constituting the most prevalent complication of pregnancy. Approximately 70% of human conceptions do not progress to viability, and an estimated 50% are lost prior to the first missed menstrual period. Aims: The aim of our study is to estimate the risk of the Preterm delivery, low birth weight, IUGR, recurrence of abortion,still birth, IUD, PROM in patients with previous spontaneous abortions or any other adverse outcome in women with previous spontaneous abortions. Methods: 150 cases and 150 controls were included in the study. This prospective observational study was carried out at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government Head Quarters Hospital, Erode and Government Erode Medical College, Perundurai from January 2022 to November 2022. Results: This study highlights significant differences in pregnancy outcomes based on abortion history. Women with a prior abortion had higher rates of abortion (15%), premature rupture of membranes (33.5%), and preterm
birth (9%) compared to those with no history of abortion. Additionally, the likelihood of operative
