The risks of threatened abortion are a higher chance of actual miscarriage, mental health complications and even a potential for increased risks of complications developing in the later stages of pregnancy if the pregnancy continues.
A threatened abortion is what refers to as the early pregnancy loss symptoms.
Early pregnancy loss symptoms or threatened abortion symptoms include cramps and vaginal bleeding and can suggest a potential miscarriage.
Although not all cases of threatened abortion or early pregnancy loss symptoms lead to or progress to a miscarriage.
Around 50 percent of pregnancies which present with threatened abortion symptoms can progress to a miscarriage.
And experiencing a threatened abortion and the potential for miscarriage can also lead to an increase in stress, anxiety as well as depression.
And if the pregnancy continues after a threatened abortion, you have a higher risk of later stage complications such as premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth, placental abruption and fetal growth restriction.
Another common symptom of a threatened abortion is heavy bleeding which can lead to anemia if not corrected.
Other possible risks of a threatened abortion are infections and the need for dilation and curettage if the threatened abortion progresses to a miscarriage or is not properly managed.
If you experience any vaginal bleeding or cramping during early pregnancy, especially if the vaginal bleeding or cramping is accompanied by other symptoms such as pain or fever you should always seek prompt medical attention.
As early diagnoses and management can significantly improve your outcome.