Recurrent miscarriage means having three or more pregnancy losses before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Because having miscarriages can be very distressing, Valentine Akande would consider two miscarriages in a row as “recurrent” in certain circumstances.
Risk factors for miscarriage:
Abnormalities of the womb:
Clotting problems:
Abnormal Chromosomes:
Hormonal problems:
Immune problems:
Valentine Akande will take a detailed medical and family history and request some of the following tests if appropriate:
This will depend on your history and the test results and could include the following: