The feminine constitution is special and sensitive and therefore calls for a greater degree of specialised knowledge and care. Today's woman knows what her problems are and how to overcome them in the best possible way. This section is intended to serve as your personal guide on various health issues like PMS, Pregnancy, Menopause, Cervical problems and more. Dr. Rajni Wadhwa Termination of pregnancy before the period of viability which is 20th week or foetus weighing less than 500 gm is termed as abortion.
Miscarriage is synonymous with abortion.
Causes of abortion Infection - Viral infections such as rubella, cytomegalic virus, hepatitis virus causes death and expulsion of the foetus. Parasitic infections like malaria and protozoal infections like Toxoplasmosi may produce abortion in early pregnancy. Abortion may be precipitated by high fever. Respiratory disease, heart failure, severe anemia, severe gastroenteritis are other important factors causing abortion. Chronic illness like high blood pressure, chronic kidney diseases and other long standing wasting diseases can lead to abortion.