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Midtrimester bleeding--variables which affect the outcome of pregnancy
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Midtrimester bleeding in pregnant women can lead to adverse outcomes. Factors like low hemoglobin, prolonged hospitalization, and prior uterine scars significantly worsen pregnancy results.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Midtrimester bleeding complicates a significant number of pregnancies.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for improving pregnancy outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess pregnancy outcomes in women experiencing midtrimester bleeding.
- To identify specific variables that negatively impact pregnancy success.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 65 women with midtrimester bleeding.
- Discriminant analysis was used to identify significant predictive variables.
Main Results:
- 73.8% of women delivered after 26 weeks of gestation; 31.8% experienced fetal loss.
- A decrease in hemoglobin (>1 g%), hospitalization (>1 week), and previous uterine scar were associated with poor outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Midtrimester bleeding poses risks to pregnancy continuation and fetal survival.
- Hemoglobin levels, bleeding duration, and uterine scar history are critical prognostic indicators.