A miscarriage is basically defined as a spontaneous abortion which tends to end before the fetus can survive the full pregnancy term. A threatened miscarriage is observed in the form of any vaginal bleeding which may occur during early pregnancy besides the occasional spotting. Miscarriage at 15 weeks is usually rare but it is not completely uncommon as well. Some of the reasons for miscarriage at 15 weeks could be certain prenatal tests, placental abruption or even...
...an incompetent cervix. Some of the signs of miscarriage at 15 weeks are vaginal discharge, spotting, pelvic pain and even some amount of cramping. Miscarriage at 15 weeks of pregnancy on account of an incompetent cervix may occur because the cervix is a lot weaker than a regular cervix and may even be softer which in turn tends to result in the rupturing of the fetal membranes thereby causing the miscarriage. Miscarriage at 15 weeks of pregnancy is commonly observed in women who take drugs, who smoke, those who suffer from high blood pressure or hypertension and even in older women. There are also certain prenatal tests that are known to raise the risk of a miscarriage at 15 weeks namely chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis as well. Tenderness in the uterus if observed during pregnancy during week 15 of pregnancy should also be reported to the doctor immediately as it is a symptom of miscarriage. More on spontaneous abortion
Many pregnant women are also known to suffer from a miscarriage even before 15 weeks of pregnancy and in some cases the woman may suffer a miscarriage without even knowing that she was pregnant. Research has shown that some of the common causes for a miscarriage in 15 weeks of pregnancy are hormonal imbalances, viruses, genetic factors, infections as well as systemic disorders such as lupus. Some women may even experience an incomplete miscarriage during week 15 of pregnancy. This occurs when the woman experience signs of a miscarriage such as cramping and bleeding but she still has tissue left in her uterus. In such cases, in order to prevent an infection, the doctor will recommend a medical treatment known as dilation and curettage. For first time mothers who are anxious to know if they have suffered a miscarriage during 15 weeks of pregnancy, they should consult their doctor who will conduct an ultrasound to check whether the pregnancy is progressing normally or if the woman has actually had a miscarriage.
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