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Miscarriages

Miscarriage is a pregnancy loss which takes place before 21- 22nd week of gestation (pregnancy), after that period a pregnancy loss is medically qualified as a premature birth. Statistically, about one in five pregnancies ends in miscarriage and it is difficult to identify the reason. It is believed that majority of miscarriages (about 60%) are a result of chromosomal abnormality of an embryo, which is a random error and it should not repeat in future. After a miscarriage most women will have a successful pregnancy.

Main causes of miscarriage:

Genetic – due to some random genetic error the embryo stops developing properly at a very early stage and cannot survive.

Hormonal – sometimes hormonal imbalance or lack of sufficient amount of certain hormones may lead to miscarriage. It usually affects women who had hormonal problems prior to pregnancy.

Immunological – sometimes our immune system does not work properly and prevents the embryo from developing. Women suffering from autoimmune disorders are at risks.

Anatomical – abnormally shaped uterus or a weak cervix can both result in a miscarriage. This usually happens later on in pregnancy when the fetus is bigger.

Infectious – serious infections often accompanied by high temperature can be the cause of miscarriage.

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