Final answer:
In a missed abortion, the statement 'The uterus is larger than date' is incorrect. The uterus is typically smaller than the gestational date, as the pregnancy is not progressing. This condition can lead to coagulopathies and menstruation will not occur as the body still perceives itself as pregnant.
Step-by-step explanation:
In a missed abortion, all the options listed are true except for 'The uterus is larger than date'. A missed abortion refers to a pregnancy loss where the fetus has died, but the body has not expelled the pregnancy tissue. Consequently, the woman may not experience any immediate symptoms. The uterus in a missed abortion is typically smaller than expected for the date, as the pregnancy is not progressing.
The hormone shifts in this scenario may lead to coagulopathies, and menstruation will not occur as the body still perceives itself as pregnant. If the dead fetus is not removed, it can lead to further complications such as infection.
The decline in progesterone and estrogen that typically stimulates menstruation does not occur in a missed abortion, leading to a state of hormonal stasis until the condition is diagnosed and treated.
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