Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Incomplete Abortion - Incomplete Miscarriage
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
- Attribution
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Not all miscarriages can be prevented. But taking certain actions can help. Several months before pregnancy and during the entire pregnancy, a woman should follow these guidelines:
If a woman has had infertility tests for imbalanced hormones, the doctor may screen her for first trimester hormone problems that could cause miscarriage. If a problem is found, hormones can be prescribed.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
The long-term effects of an incomplete miscarriage vary. There are many myths about what causes miscarriage. A woman may feel anxiety, fear, and guilt if she believes she has "hurt her baby" by lifting heavy furniture, exercising too much, having sex, or doing something else to cause the miscarriage. A healthy pregnancy cannot be harmed by any of these activities. A woman should discuss feelings or worries such as these with her doctor.
Delaying diagnosis and treatment of an incomplete miscarriage may increase a woman's risk of the following:
What are the risks to others?
An incomplete miscarriage is not catching and poses no risk to others.