Medical treatments for incomplete miscarriage

Abstract

Background: Miscarriage occurs in 10% to 15% of pregnancies. The traditional treatment, after miscarriage, has been to perform surgery to remove any remaining placental tissues in the uterus ('evacuation of uterus'). However, medical treatments, or expectant care (no treatment), may also be effective, safe, and acceptable. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness, safety, and acceptability of any medical treatment for incomplete miscarriage (before 24 weeks). Search methods: We searched Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth's Trials Register (13 May 2016) and reference lists of retrieved papers. Selection criteria: We included randomised controlled trials comparing medical treatment with expectan..