A study of pregnancy outcome following first trimester threatened abortion in a tertiary care center
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Threatened abortion occurs in about 14-21% of all pregnancies. It increases the risk of fetal loss, antepartum hemorrhage, placenta previa, adherent placenta, prematurity, fetal growth restriction.Objective: Assessment of early and late pregnancy outcome in women who had first trimester threatened abortion.Materials and Methods: It was a cohort study conducted among women attending antenatal clinic in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, RIMS, Imphal from May 2023 to October 2024.Results: It was found in the study that 67 out of 80 (83.75%) women in the normal pregnancy group, and 61 out of 80 (76.25%) women in the threatened abortion group continued their pregnancy, while the rest suffered fetal loss. Term delivery occurred in 67.5% of the control group versus 45% of the threatened abortion group. Spontaneous abortion was more common in the threatened abortion group than in the normal pregnancy group (18.8% and 12.5% respectively).Conclusion: Threatened abortion is a fairly common occurrence in the first trimester. It increases the risk of spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, pre-term premature rupture of membranes.
Institutions: Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Max Healthcare
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7203701873