Recurrant Miscarriage
Sadly, miscarriages are more common than people realise.
Around 1 in 8 women will have a pregnancy that will end in a miscarriage.
A recurrent miscarriage is when you have 3 or more miscarriages in a row. This is uncommon and affects around 1 in 100 women.
If you have recurring miscarriages, then you will need to have some tests to see if there are any underlying causes. Very often, there is a treatable condition that is the reason behind the miscarriages, but in some cases, there is no known reason.
Many more miscarriages may happen before a woman is even aware she is pregnant.
In some cases, it is possible to understand what has caused the miscarriage, but in many cases, we never know. In many cases, the woman goes on to get pregnant again and have a baby. There are, however, risks that can be reduced when trying for a baby
If a woman has three consecutive miscarriages, then we refer to this as a recurrent miscarriage, and at this point, we will carry out investigations to try and find the root cause.
A recurrent miscarriage is when you have 3 or more miscarriages in a row. This is uncommon and affects around 1 in 100 women.
If you have recurring miscarriages, then you will need to have some tests to see if there are any underlying causes. Very often, there is a treatable condition that is the reason behind the miscarriages, but in some cases, there is no known reason.
Many more miscarriages may happen before a woman is even aware she is pregnant.
In some cases, it is possible to understand what has caused the miscarriage, but in many cases, we never know. In many cases, the woman goes on to get pregnant again and have a baby. There are, however, risks that can be reduced when trying for a baby
If a woman has three consecutive miscarriages, then we refer to this as a recurrent miscarriage, and at this point, we will carry out investigations to try and find the root cause.
Why recurrent miscarriage happens.
While there is no known cause of recurrent miscarriages, the risk of a recurrent miscarriage may be higher if you and your partner are older, the risk is at its highest if you are over 35, or your partner (or biological father) is over 40.
If you are over- or underweight, smoke, have any drug use or have high alcohol intake, you can also increase the risk of a miscarriage. There can also be underlying health issues such as fibroids, polyps or abnormalities of the uterus which may impact a healthy pregnancy.
Known causes of recurrent miscarriage
There are known problems at various stages of pregnancy that we know can cause miscarriages.
In your first trimester, these could be chromosome or placental problems. In your second trimester, there may be long-term or chronic health conditions, infections, food poisoning, issues with womb structure or a weakened cervix, or you may suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
We have a dedicated package that is specifically designed for women who have a history of two or more pregnancy losses. The package offers a comprehensive investigation to help understand potential causes and guide future steps.