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DBM2018 · 14/02/2019 21:53

Hi there, has anyone had any tests after having 2 MCs? I've had 2 now (in the process of my 2nd right now) and don't know what to do. Is there any point going to see my GP or will they tell me 2 is common? Or should I consider private testing? Someone I know had tests and was told to take baby aspirin so they did and got pregnant pretty quickly. Has anyone ever tried taking this even without being advised that was the problem?

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physicskate · 14/02/2019 22:16

I had two. Went to see gp during the second as I was really dizzy. He told me to 'come back when I have another miscarriage' to someone while they were miscarrying!!! What a prick!!! So needless to say I've refused to see that guy again!

solarsystem · 14/02/2019 22:29

I was referred by the early pregnancy unit after two miscarriages but only because the consultant was doing some research. The offensive gp is right though as recurrent miscarriage is technically three.

physicskate · 15/02/2019 07:37

Right, but I was asking about dizziness and he was telling me to have (another) miscarriage while I was still going through one. That's not ok.

Thumbellini · 15/02/2019 07:58

I had testing after two but I think that was just because it had taken so long to even get that far that I was already referred to a fertility consultant. She was very sympathetic. However they came back fine and then I went on to have another! Now I've reached the magic number of 3 I get to refer straight to EPU etc etc. I did seek a mc specialist out privately who told me baby aspirin daily and gave me a script for pogesterone and blood thinners for when I get my next BFP. So I'd say get the baby aspirin now and try to get a referral from your GP.

PositivePeach · 15/02/2019 08:23

Unfortunately, my experience is most GP's don't know a lot about miscarriage. Many are reluctant to investigate after 2, even 3 because the probability is you will still go on to have a subsequent successful pregnancy.

This doesn't make it ok. I had to practically beg to be referred after 3, and there are now only certain doctors that I will see in the surgery if I need to discuss this. My surgery has a website where you can check Dr's specialised training and interests. If you find one who is interested in reproductive health or family planning, see them.

I was referred to the RM specialist in the local hospital and had lots of blood tests - including thyroid function, hormone, iron, lupus, anti phospholipids. Be aware - for these tests to be accurate some need to be done on a specific day of your cycle, some you need to fast for and another must be a "fresh" sample. Mine weren't - I found this out after seeing someone privately so I have to have some repeated.

They will also likely order an ultrasound to check your uterus and ovaries. This is painless but can be a bit nerve wracking as they aren't allowed to tell you what they see - they take images and then it is analysed and a report produced and sent back to RM clinic.

If you are very lucky they may order karotyping. This is to check yours, and your partners chromosomes for any abnormalities that you could be passing on. I paid privately to have this test done, it was £350, but worth it to rule it out. If we did have any issues it would have likely meant IVF.

A really good to read "is your body baby friendly"

losingfaith · 15/02/2019 08:23

Definitely go to your go. Be direct and ask for a referral before exploring privately.

I was "lucky" in that after my first loss at 5 months once we had the pm results my hospital were amazing and offered my husband and I every test available incl genetic testing on us both. Save for pcos, everything came back clear. Unfortunately I've gone on to have 2 more losses (inc a ruptured ectopic) so the testing may not get you any further if that makes sense. Equally the results might throw up something that could easily be managed.

As for medication, On advice I was on baby aspirin for all three pregnancies and progesterone pressaries / injections for the last two. Definitely worth asking about this too though.

Good luck.

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