Miscarriages – Symptoms, Causes, Options Women's Health Symptoms
What is a Miscarriage?
It’s the loss of a baby before birth, usually before the 20th week. They can be emotionally devastating so few women openly discuss them. If you have experienced a miscarriage, we will listen to you and help however we can.
Symptoms
- Bleeding from light to heavy
- Severe cramps
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Weakness
- Back pain
Causes
Miscarriages are caused by many factors, including:
- Age
- Infection
- Exposure radiation or toxins
- Hormonal problems
- Uterine abnormalities
- Involuntary cervix openings
- Smoking, drinking alcohol, or using illegal drugs
- Immune system disorders
- Severe kidney disease
- Congenital heart disease
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disease
- Certain medications
- Severe malnutrition
- Chance
