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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

For those who have experienced multiple miscarriages, the Reproductive Medicine Center offers a specialized program of care.

Evaluation

  • Anatomical (hysterosalpingogram and/or sonohysterogram)
  • Hormonal (TSH, prolactin, progesterone)
  • Immunological (acticardiolipin antibodies, lupus anticoagulant)
  • Genetic (karyotyping parents and fetus if possible, X chromosome inactivation studies)

Therapy

  • Correction of anatomical abnormalities
  • Correction of hormonal abnormalities
  • Medical treatment with low molecular weight heparin
  • Genetic counseling
  • In vitro fertilization and use of a gestational carrier