Can something be done to prevent future miscarriages?
The treatment of recurrent miscarriage depends on what is believed to be the underlying cause. This often is not as simple as it sounds. Careful evaluation may turn up several potential factors which alone or together may be responsible for the pregnancy losses. If a chromosomal problem is found in one or both persons, then counseling as to future risks is the only option for the couple, since there is currently no method to correct genetic problems. If a structural problem is encountered with the uterus, surgical correction could be contemplated. It should be emphasized that just because a structural abnormality is found, it does not necessarily mean that it caused the miscarriage. Removal of a fibroid or uterine septum does not guarantee a future successful pregnancy, since the fibroid or uterine septum may not have been the cause of miscarriage in the first place. Adequate control of diabetes and thyroid disease is critical in trying to prevent recurrent pregnancy loss in women with
