Recurrent Miscarriage
Also called as spontaneous abortion, miscarriage occurs due to pregnancy loss after a short span of implantation, resulting in bleeding. It is really a shattering experience a couple can have. But if this occurs repeatedly then nothing can be more devastating than this. The very thought of losing the pregnancy, after so much of love and affection devoted, is very traumatic. After dealing with one miscarriage, you may get anxious and many things would come to your mind during the pregnancy period. An immediate investigation is suggested to find out the cause of multiple miscarriages.
What is recurrent miscarriage?
Having consecutive pregnancy loss in a span of 13-20 weeks of pregnancy is referred to as recurrent miscarriage, also known as recurrent pregnancy loss. This happens generally due to the chromosomal and genetic abnormalities present in either of the parent. Also, lack of proper supply of blood inside the body can lead to recurrent miscarriage.
What causes recurrent miscarriage?
Many a times, the actual recurrent miscarriage causes are not being identified. However, there are some possible conditions that can cause miscarriage multiple times. Usually,a biochemical pregnancy is one of the main causes of recurrent miscarriage. Our doctors generally suggest clinical pregnancy over biochemical pregnancy as biochemical pregnancies are not being found in recurrent miscarriage diagnosis.
A clinical pregnancy is the one which can be viewed in the ultrasound, usually before 5-6 weeks of the gestation period, whereas the pregnancy that is detected only through hormone testing i.e. via blood or urine is biochemical pregnancy.
Some of the other causes are:
- Anatomy i.e. the structure of uterus
- Weak cervix
- Chromosomal disorders
- Aneuploidy (abnormal number of chromosomes present inside the cell)
- Immunity factors
- Ovarian factors
- Lifestyle factors
The factors mentioned above are the causes of recurrent miscarriage. For detailed information and guidance, you can immediately consult with our highly qualified gynecologists at IVF Spring Clinic (Mumbai).
Some must know facts about Recurrent Miscarriage:
There are some usual misconceptions about the causes of recurrent miscarriage. Let’s have a look:
- Sexual intercourse during pregnancy, travelling and lifting weights do not cause miscarriage
- Normal intake of alcohol never leads to miscarriage
- Women who have undergone miscarriage only once, the risk of second miscarriage is likely to be 15%, just like normal women
- Women above the age of 35 are more likely to go through miscarriage
Recurrent Miscarriage Diagnosis:
After dealing with one miscarriage, it becomes difficult to even think of taking a second chance. You will be full of anxiety and worry. Unfortunately, if it happens twice or thrice then it is a matter of huge concern and you should immediately consult our experts for genetic diagnosis of recurrent miscarriage. Some of the recommended tests are mentioned below:
- Hysteroscopy: It is a process in which our doctors will look inside your uterus through a thin and lighted tube that would be inserted into the vagina that will lead to the examination of the cervix.
- Blood Tests: These blood tests are performed to know about some hormones present in the blood such as thyroid, progesterone, and prolactin.
- Karyogram: A karyogram is performed to deeply analyze the chromosome present in the nucleus of the cell. Usually, the amount and the appearance are checked to find out abnormality if any.
Recurrent pregnancy loss treatment:
After knowing the cause of recurrent miscarriage, you need to immediately seek experts’ advice and get the appropriate treatment done. Whatsoever the result of the tests may be, if there is no abnormality found then the chances of getting pregnant is as high as 77% and 71% in the case when no abnormality is found. Following are the recurrent miscarriage treatments that are recommended:
- In case any chromosomal and genetic abnormality is found in the karyotype test, then our patients are generally recommended to undergo counseling by our highly qualified specialists.
- If any kind of defect is been found in the uterus then surgery is recommended according to the defect found.
- If you are diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome then some kind of medications would be prescribed.
Why IVF spring?
Dealing with a stumbling block like recurrent miscarriage is very sorrowful. Apart from the physical check-up, you also need to be mentally strong. We at IVF spring assure you to provide the best treatments for problems related to recurrent miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage infertility and other fertility-related problems. Also, we provide you counselling by our experts to help you to deal with this traumatic phase.
Here are some of the steps that are suggested to avoid any torment during your pregnancy:
- Consume at least 400 gm. of folic acid a day in the form of leafy vegetables like spinach,broccoli,lettuce and fruits like banana, melon and lemons.
- Regular Exercises
- Avoid over intake of alcohol
- Do not smoke
- Prevent yourself to get overweight
- Don’t miss any immunizations
- Don’t overstress
Don’t hesitate and visit our Mumbai based IVF spring Fertilty clinic where we assure you to provide best treatments and services as per your convenience. For further queries, you can contact us as we are there for you always.