Early pregnancy loss in Belagavi, Karnataka, India 2014-2017: a prospective population-based observational study in a low-resource setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of early pregnancy loss through miscarriage and medically terminated pregnancy (MTP) is largely unknown due to lack of early registration of pregnancies in most regions, and especially in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding the rates of early pregnancy loss as well as the characteristics of pregnant women who experience miscarriage or MTP can assist in better planning of reproductive health needs of women.

Methods

A prospective, population-based study was conducted in Belagavi District, south India. Using an active surveillance system of women of childbearing age, all women were enrolled as soon as possible during pregnancy. We evaluated rates and risk factors of miscarriage and MTP between 6 and 20 weeks gestation as well as rates of st

SUBMITTER: Dhaded SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6019989 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature