An abortion or miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, typically occurring within the first 20 weeks of gestation. It’s often accompanied by vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain. Miscarriages can happen for various reasons including genetic abnormalities, hormonal imbalances or issues with the uterus or cervix. They’re unfortunately quite common, affecting around 10-20% of known pregnancies.
Table of Contents
Types of Abortion
There are several types of abortion or miscarriage including:
- Threatened abortion: This is when vaginal bleeding occurs during early pregnancy, but the cervix remains closed and the pregnancy continues.
- Inevitable abortion: This occurs when the cervix begins to dilate and the miscarriage cannot be prevented.
- Incomplete abortion: Some of the pregnancy tissue passes out of the uterus but some remains inside.
- Complete abortion: All of the pregnancy tissue passes out of the uterus.
- Missed abortion: This is when the embryo or fetus has died but the body hasn’t recognized it yet, so there may be no symptoms initially.
- Recurrent abortion: Defined as three or more consecutive pregnancy losses before 20 weeks of gestation.
Causes of Abortion
Abortion can occur for various reasons, including:
- Genetic abnormalities: Chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus can lead to spontaneous abortion.
- Hormonal factors: Imbalances in hormones such as progesterone which are essential for maintaining pregnancy, can contribute to miscarriage.
- Uterine or cervical abnormalities: Structural issues with the uterus or cervix can increase the risk of miscarriage.
- Infections: Certain infections such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), listeria or toxoplasmosis, can increase the risk of miscarriage.
- Chronic health conditions: Conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders or autoimmune diseases can impact pregnancy outcomes.
- Lifestyle factors: Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, drug use and obesity can all increase the risk of miscarriage.
- Advanced maternal age: Women over the age of 35 have a higher risk of miscarriage due to age-related decline in egg quality and other factors.
- Environmental factors: Exposure to certain toxins or pollutants may increase the risk of miscarriage.
- Trauma or injury: Severe trauma or injury to the abdomen can lead to miscarriage.
It’s important to note that in cases of induced abortion (terminating a pregnancy intentionally), the reasons are typically personal, medical or socioeconomic and may vary widely from person to person.
Symptoms of Abortion
The symptoms of abortion, whether spontaneous (miscarriage) or induced, can vary depending on factors such as gestational age and individual circumstances. Some common symptoms include:
- Vaginal bleeding: This can range from light spotting to heavy bleeding, sometimes accompanied by clot-like material.
- Abdominal cramping: Similar to menstrual cramps, but may be more intense.
- Back pain: Pain in the lower back can occur during or leading up to the abortion.
- Loss of pregnancy symptoms: If the pregnancy was advanced enough, symptoms like breast tenderness or nausea may suddenly decrease or disappear.
- Passing tissue or clots: In spontaneous abortion, passing tissue or clots from the vagina is common.
- Fluid discharge: Clear or pinkish fluid may be passed from the vagina.
- Decreased movement: If the pregnancy was advanced and the fetus was moving, a sudden decrease or cessation of fetal movement may occur in spontaneous abortion.
Is homeopathy effective for Abortion?
Homeopathy offers a gentle approach to treat the underlying cause of abortion and thus, helps in promoting healthy pregnancy and delivery.
What are the Best Homeopathic Medicines for Abortion?
There are many homeopathic medicines for abortion but the following medicines are highly effective in preventing abortion.
| Homeopathic Medicine | Symptoms | Better | Worse |
| Arnica | Abortion due to mechanical causes, false step or by lifting heavy weight ; over exertion of the body. Abortion due to injuries. | Lying down. | Least touch, Motion. |
| Apis Mellifica | Useful remedy for tendency to abortion in the second month of pregnancy. | Uncovering, Cold bathing. | Heat in any form. |
| Cimicifuga Racemosa | Women who give birth to dead child or whose child dies soon after birth requires cimicifuga. Moreover, cimicifuga, if given in the third trimester of pregnancy, prevents the chances of cesarean section and eases the labour without complications. | Warmth, Eating. | During menses. |
| Conium | Threatened abortion due to violent cough. | Letting limbs hang down. | Turning or rising in bed. |
| Sabina | Sabina is useful remedy for tendency to abortion in thethird month of pregnancy. | Cool, fresh air. | Heat, Warm air. |
| Sepia | Sepia is an excellent remedy for tendency to abortion from fifth to seventh months of pregnancy. | Exercise, Drawing limbs up. | Before thunderstorm. |
| Thyroidinum | Thyroidinum is a useful remedy for those women who deliver baby before the full term. | Drinking cold water. | Riding a car. |
Disclaimer
None of the medicines mentioned, including services, at homeoclinicbydrnanda.com should be used without the clearance from your physician or healthcare provider. We do not claim to cure any disease which is considered ‘incurable’ on the basis of scientific facts by modern medicine. The website’s content is not a substitute for direct, personal, professional medical care and diagnosis.
