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What is a miscarriage? What causes a miscarriage? What kinds of things might put me at a higher risk for miscarriage? What are the signs that I might be having a miscarriage? What should I do if I ...
www.babycenter.com/0_understanding-miscarriage_252.bc
Upside: Very detailed article on miscarriage including causes, symptoms and what to expect
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Recurrent miscarriage can be caused by several factors, including fetal, placental, or maternal abnormalities.
www.answers.com/topic/recurrent-miscarriage-causes-and-symptoms
Upside: Short article with summary of major causes and symptoms of miscarriage
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A miscarriage is the ending of a pregnancy due to the premature delivery of the fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy
health.howstuffworks.com/10007-miscarriages-symptoms-causes-treatment.htm
Upside: Detailed article on symptoms, causes and treatment of miscarriage
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How does it work? Depo-Provera injection contains the active ingredient medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring female sex hormone, progesterone.
www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100000717.html
Upside: Detailed information about depo prover including risks and use after a miscarriage
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* What is a miscarriage? * What causes a miscarriage, and what are the tests for the different causes? * What does NOT cause miscarriage? * Are there lifestyle factors associated with miscarriage? * ...
www.medicinenet.com/miscarriage/article.htm
Upside: Detailed article on miscarriage including specific information on causes and tests to determine cause
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* Definition * Causes * Symptoms * Exams and Tests * Treatment * Possible Complications * When to Contact a Medical Professional * Prevention
www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/article/001488.htm
Upside: Very good starting point on miscarriages with detailed information and graphics
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Most miscarriages are caused by a fetal death due caused by genetic abnormalities. Some other causes are: the fetus did not implant itself into the womb lining properly, infection, physical problems ...
www.mamashealth.com/women/miss.asp
Upside: Basic article on miscarriage including causes
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Miscarriage is heartbreaking. It might help to understand possible causes and treatment options, as well as what to expect for the future.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/miscarriage/PR00097
Upside: Excellent article on causes and treatment of miscarriage
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Surgery Overview - Dilation and curettage (D&C) uses a sharp instrument to remove tissue from inside the uterus. It is a rarely performed type of surgical abortion done in the first 12 weeks ( first ...
body.aol.com/procedures/dilation-and-sharp-curettage-dandc-for-abortion
Upside: Excellent information on D&C including procedure details, risk and other considerations
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This factsheet is for people who have had a miscarriage or for those who want to know more about them.
hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/miscarriage.html
Upside: Article discusses miscarriage causes and symptoms
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