What are the causes and solutions to miscarriages?
It is true that at 37, approximately 33% of all pregnancies may end in miscarriage simply due to ‘older, poorer quality eggs’ that predispose to genetic chromosomal abnormalities (aneuploidy – extra or missing chromosomes). However, there are many other treatable causes for miscarriages. Hormonal abnormalities, such as low serum progesterone levels, diabetes or thyroid disease can easily be diagnosed and treated, and will reduce miscarriage risks. Uterine anatomical defects can be evaluated by an x-ray (HSG-Hysterosalpingogram) or by ultrasound (saline sonogram). Uterine defects, such as submucous (protruding into the cavity), fibroids, polyps, intrauterine adhesions or septum (congenital shape deformity) or double uterus (bicornuate) account for 10 – 15% of recurrent miscarriages. All of these above defects can be repaired surgically. Genetic chromosomal unbalanced translocations (portion of one chromosome stuck to another) make up only 1 – 2% of pregnancy losses. This abnormality can
