In obstetrics, first trimester bleeding, is bleeding from the vagina during pregnancy in the first trimester (0 weeks-12 weeks gestational age).
It is a common occurrence and estimated to occur in approximately 25% of all (clinically recognized) pregnancies.
Read more about First Trimester Bleeding: Differential Diagnosis
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