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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss


Recurrent Pregnancy Loss is defined as two or more consecutive clinical pregnancy losses before reaching twenty weeks. This doesn't include biochemical pregnancies, which are pregnancies that are only detected in a urine or blood test before disapearing.

There are several reasons for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, which include genetic abnormalities in the embryo, anatomic issues, untreated medical conditions, and life style or environmental factors.

Genetic abnormalities occur when there are more or less than the 46 chromosomes needed for normal development. The risk of genetic abnormalities increases with age. Women younger than 35 have a 10%-15% risk, while women over 40 have a greater than 50% risk. A blood test called a karotype can be ran on both partners to study the chromosomes. 

Any uterine abnormalities can also cause pregnancy loss. Uterine septums and fibroids are often linked to sudden miscarriages. To diagnose theses issues, procedures like a hysterosalpingogram and sonohysterogram are used. These anatomic issues are all reapairable by minimally invasive surgery.

Untreated medical conditions, such as, diabetes, blood disorders, and thyroid issues are another reason for recurrent pregnancy loss. You should consult your Reproductive Endocrinologist to do a full diagnostic workup to idenetify all possible causes.

The use of tobacco and recreational drugs increase the chances of pregnancy loss. Being overweight, drinking alcohol, and excessive caffine intake are all linked to recurrent pregnancy loss and other pregnancy complications.

After being properly examinated, there may still not be a cause found. In fact, over 50% of all cases are unexplained. Don't lose hope. 60%-80% of women will see a pregnancy to term even after having 3 miscarriages. We are dedicated to diagnosing and treating recurrent pregnancy loss to help increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.


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    • Referring Physicians
    • Missouri Fertility in the News
    • Success Stories
    • COVID-19 Policies
  • Services
    • Infertility >
      • Ovulation Induction
      • IUI
      • IVF
    • Fertility >
      • Fertility Assessment
      • Egg Freezing
      • Sperm Cyropreservation
      • Embryo Banking
      • Fertility Preservation: Medical Necessity
    • Third Party Reproduction
    • Reproductive Surgery
    • Patient Resources >
      • Support and Counseling
      • Medication Education
    • Fertility Facts >
      • Age & Infertility
      • Conception 101
      • Endocrine Disorders
      • Endometriosis
      • Fallopian Tube Issues
      • Female Infertility
      • Infertility FAQs
      • Infertility Myths
      • Male Infertility
      • PCOS
      • Pelvic Pain
      • Premature Ovarian Failure
      • Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
      • Secondary Infertility
      • Sexually Transmitted Disease
      • Unexplained Infertility
      • Uterine Disorders
  • IVF
    • Evaluating an IVF Lab
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