An abortion where part of the contents of the uterus is not expelled.
Termination of pregnancy in which some of the products of conception are not expelled but rather are retained in the uterus. It usually leads to heavy bleeding, is occasionally complicated by infection, and almost always requires surgical intervention. Also called partial abortion.
An abortion in which the total products of conception have been expelled.
An abortion in which part of the products of conception has been retained in the uterus.
The uterus may sometimes retain fragments of the placenta or fetal tissue following a miscarriage or a medical abortion. If this tissue isn’t promptly and properly expelled, it could potentially lead to an infection, culminating in a serious condition known as septic abortion. This condition might also trigger bleeding, also referred to as a haemorrhage.
An abortion where some fetal tissue remains in the uterus, leading to significant bleeding. Medical intervention is required to remove the residual tissue from the uterus, often through a procedure known as dilation and curettage. This is also referred to as a partial abortion.