Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is recurrent miscarriage?
Recurrent miscarriage is the loss of two or more consecutive clinical pregnancies before 20–24 weeks of gestation, warranting medical evaluation.
2. What are the common causes of repeated miscarriage?
Primary causes include random chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo, uterine structural defects, blood-clotting disorders like APS, untreated thyroid or metabolic imbalances, and parental genetic variations.
3. What tests are done for recurrent pregnancy loss?
Testing typically includes pelvic imaging (such as 3D ultrasound), screening for antiphospholipid syndrome, hormonal and metabolic blood tests, and genetic karyotyping when indicated.
4. Can recurrent miscarriage be treated?
Yes. When a specific cause—such as a uterine septum, APS, or thyroid condition—is identified, targeted medical or surgical treatments significantly improve pregnancy continuation rates.
5. Is IVF recommended after recurrent miscarriages?
IVF is not required for every patient. However, IVF paired with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A) may be recommended if parental genetic translocations are identified or for couples with repeated chromosomal losses.