Though treated differently repeated miscarriage is an infertility problem. The cause of miscarriage is could be ectopic pregnancy where in the the fertilized ovum is planted outside the uterus. A rupture can lead to pregnancy loss. This is emotionally shattering to the women.
Due to some infertile conditions miscarriage can happen repeatedly or women undergoing fertility treatment can have repeated IVF failures. Some women due to following causes are more prone: Scarred fallopian tubes, Endometriosis, Tubal reversal, IUD usage, pelvic diseases, defective fallopian tubes smoking, some history of infertility.
Repeated miscarriage is suggestive of some fertility problem in many cases. This could have genetic reason or abnormality in the uterus. In such circumstances it is advisable to go in for testing and fertility treatment if required.
By addressing the reproductive system a fertility specialist doctor can help eliminate the root cause of the malady. Severe endometriosis, genetic defects in embryo, alcoholic or smoking women and old age pregnancy has to handled with greater care during assisted reproduction .
To detect genetic defects chromosome analysis is performed on the women, fetus and the male partner. In some cases especially where the uterus has structural faults surgery may be required. Hormone therapy can also help in preventing miscarriages where hormonal abnormality is the cause.
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