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Is recurrent miscarriage [Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)] a type of infertility?

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Is recurrent miscarriage [Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)] a type of infertility?

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By definition, infertility is an inability to become pregnant within a year of unprotected intercourse. Recurrent miscarriage, when a woman is able to become pregnant, but unable to carry a pregnancy to term, is in a category of its own. There are several problems that can cause or contribute to recurrent pregnancy loss and many of them can be addressed with some kind of medical procedure. Learn more by visiting our Recurrent Miscarriage page.