Recurrent Abortion

What is Recurrent Abortion

Recurrent Abortion, also known as recurrent pregnancy loss, is a condition in which a women undergoes three or more consecutive pregnancy loss. About 1% couples faces recurrent abortion.

What Causes Recurrent Pregnancy loss

Main causes are listed below:

• Genetics Issues: Abnormalities in couples(either in one or both) chromosome may result in pregnancy loss.

• Problem with immune: Women who have antiphospholipid syndrome experiences miscarriages. 

• Thrombophilia causes blood to clot which in turn causes miscarriages.

• Problem with uterus: Like Abnormal shape(anatomic) or fibroid.

• Hormone problem

• Maternal infections such as rubella, measles etc. 

• Unexplainable Causes

What are the different Treatments

• Antiphopholipid Syndrome is treated using blood thinning medications such as heparin or aspirin.

• IVF is opted if pregnancy loss is due to chromosomal defects.

• Fibroid removal treatment is done for fibroid

• There are more chance in future to get pregnant if reason for miscarriage is unexplainable.

How to avoid Recurrent Abortion

• Consult your gynecologist regularly after pregnancy is confirmed.

• Undergo check up to find whether there is any chances of pregnancy loss.

• With permission of doctor have some immune boosters.

• Consciously avoid stress and get adequate rest.

• Avoid chemical spray(deodorant etc).

• Avoid intake of caffeine , tea, soda etc.

Dr Ruchi Malhotra is a gynecologist in delhi who have successfully treated many couples who were facing recurrent abortion. She is head of Fertile Solution IVF & Research Center.

Email Her about your queries @ info.fertilityhospital@gmail.com

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