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Definition of abortion:

The termination of pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy or the birth of a fetus weighing 500 grams or less before the 20th week is called abortion.

Recurrent miscarriage, also known as repeated or recurrent pregnancy loss, refers to the condition where a woman experiences multiple miscarriages during pregnancy.

We have two types of abortion:

  • Premature before the 13th week
  • Late until the 20th week of pregnancy

Most miscarriages happen during the first 8 weeks and 80% of these miscarriages are related to genetic problems

Recurrent abortion

If three pregnancies in a row lead to miscarriage, it is called repeated miscarriage and needs to be investigated.

If the couple has infertility problems, or the woman is over 35 years old, or if the previous pregnancy had an abortion after the formation of the fetal heart, the investigations can be started earlier.

Causes of recurrent abortion:

  • Immune system disorders such as lupus
  • Hormonal disorder such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
  • Disorders in the structure of the uterus such as cervical insufficiency or uterine septa.
  • Untreated pelvic infections
  • Genetic factors and chromosomal problems
  • Smoking

Diagnosis:

  • through a blood test
  • Examination of the uterus
  • Genetic tests
  • Physical examination
  • Immunological tests

treatment:

According to the cause of abortion, treatment measures are carried out. including the use of aspirin and heparin. Thyroid control drugs, progesterone in PCO cases, uterine surgery and removal of the uterine plate. Performing cerclage in cervical insufficiency