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WP:BLAR - Three sources: The first (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) says: "In the first trimester, the terms miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, and early pregnancy loss are used interchangeably, and there is no consensus on terminology in the literature." The second says: "An early pregnancy loss is known as a miscarriage." and the third is not about EARLY pregnancy loss, but about pregnancy loss.

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'''Early pregnancy loss''' is a [[Medical terminology	medical term]] that when referring to humans can variously be used to mean:
* Death of an [[embryo]] or [[fetus]] during the [[first trimester]]. This can happen by [[implantation failure]], [[miscarriage]], [[embryo resorption]], early [[fetal resorption]] or [[vanishing twin]] syndrome.<ref>{{Cite web	url=https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2018/11/early-pregnancy-loss	title=Early Pregnancy Loss	date=November 2018	access-date=2023-04-22	website=[[American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]]: Practice Bulletin	last=	first=}}</ref>
* Death of an embryo or fetus before 20 weeks gestation, as in all [[pregnancy loss]] before it becomes considered [[stillbirth]].

\== Causes of early pregnancy loss ==
Pregnancy loss, in many cases, occurs for unknown reasons, often involving random [[chromosome]] issues during conception. Miscarriage is not caused by everyday activities like working, exercising, or having sex. Even falls or blows are rarely to blame. Research on the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine on miscarriage is inconclusive, so it's not something you could have prevented. It's crucial not to blame yourself for a miscarriage, as it's not the result of anything you did or didn't do.<ref>{{Cite web	last=staff	first=familydoctor org editorial	date=2022-05-20	title=Early Pregnancy Loss	url=https://familydoctor.org/condition/early-pregnancy-loss/	access-date=2023-10-06	website=familydoctor.org

\== Symptoms of early pregnancy loss ==
The most prevalent indication of pregnancy loss is vaginal bleeding. In the later stages of pregnancy, a woman experiencing a stillbirth may cease to sense fetal movements. However, it's important to note that each type of pregnancy loss presents distinct symptoms, so it's essential to consult your healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis.<ref>{{Cite web	title=default - Stanford Medicine Children's Health	url=https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=overview-of-pregnancy-loss-90-P02466	access-date=2023-10-06	website=www.stanfordchildrens.org}}</ref>

\==See also==
* [[Pregnancy with abortive outcome]]

\==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Medical terminology]]
[[Category:Pregnancy with abortive outcome]]

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