Is there a difference between miscarriage and abortion?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Miscarriage and abortion are essentially the same thing. In common language, it's called a miscarriage, while in medical terms, it's referred to as an abortion. In most cases of miscarriage, it is caused by defects in the sperm or the egg, or both, although spontaneous miscarriage is a natural way to prevent the birth of a child with abnormalities. Once a sperm and an egg combine, development has already begun. Therefore, it can be said that spontaneous miscarriage is truly a form of protection for the pregnant woman. Some women may feel sad about a miscarriage, but in reality, there is no need to.