Abortions and Women Health

Globally, around 20-30 million legal abortions are performed yearly, with another 10- 20 million abortions are done illegally. Above 40% of women will end a pregnancy through abortion at some time in their reproductive lives. Early pregnancy loss or miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy which is done before 20 weeks. Embryonic causes of impulsive abortion are the predominant etiology and account for 80-90% of miscarriages. Patients with impulsive abortion usually present with a history of vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, and passage of tissue. After the tissue passes, the vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain decreases. Ectopic pregnancy which ultimately leads to death of the fetus. Without suitable diagnosis and treatment, ectopic pregnancy can become a life-threatening situation.