What is a Complete Miscarriage (Spontaneous Abortion)?
A complete miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) occurs when all the products of conception are expelled through the cervix prior to the 20th week of pregnancy. Most complete miscarriages (spontaneous abortions) occur before the 12th week of pregnancy. Signs and Symptoms of Complete Miscarriage (Spontaneous Abortion) A complete miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) will have vaginal bleeding which is the most common sign and symptom of miscarriage. Other signs and symptoms are abdominal cramping, a large amount of fluid that is discharged from the vagina, and pain or pressure in the lower back or pelvis. With a complete miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) the vaginal bleeding is usually heavier than a normal menstrual cycle. Blood clots and fragments fo products of conception are usually expelled through the vagina as well. In a complete miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) the entire products of conception are expelled and the cervical os (cervical opening) is closed. The importance of the clo
