How to differentiate between complete abortion and missed abortion?

How to differentiate between complete abortion and missed abortion?

Complete abortion

  • Vaginal bleeding; products of conception completely outside of the uterus

  • Closed cervical os

  • No treatment required.

Missed abortion

  • No bleeding

  • No expulsion of the products of conception

  • No fetal activity

  • Closed cervical os

  • Treatment: expectant management/ mifepristone and misoprostol/ Surgical evacuation (D&C).