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3 chemical pregnancies in a row

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ForestLullaby · 01/04/2021 17:03

Hello!
I had 3 chemical pregnancies in a row in the last 9 months. I am 33 years old and healthy (I guess??).
All of them are were at 20 dpo. What is wrong with me? Has someone experienced this? If so, what have you done? My doctor said that if I had a third one we will do testing. And I have just had a third one. I am going to see my doctor in a couple of weeks.
Thank you for your support

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VenusStarr · 01/04/2021 17:15

I'm sorry for your losses ❤️ hopefully you will be referred for recurrent miscarriage tests which include checking your thyroid, lupus anticoagulants and sticky bloods. They might also do additional tests like pelvic scans or a hysteroscopy.

I have recurrent losses (1 chemical and 3 MMCs) and its just heartbreaking. Hopefully you can get some answers through a recurrent miscarriage clinic, so do push for a referral. Xx

ForestLullaby · 01/04/2021 17:24

Thank you VenusStarr.
Have you done testing? I pray for a healthy next pregnancy for you

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VenusStarr · 01/04/2021 17:32

Yes @ForestLullaby we did the nhs standard tests and sadly for us we didn't get answers, so we explored other options. I was under a Tommy's clinic but they didn't offer us much, so I did a lot of research. I initially had an nk cells biopsy which have no answers, so I got progesterone support but had another loss. We also had the baby tested and he was chromosomally normal, so it was pointing to something else going on. We've done private tests now and I've been diagnosed with an overactive immune system, so on lots of immunosuppressive medication. We do struggle to conceive as well (been ttc 3.5 years), so we're actually going to start ivf soon.

You are eligible to be referred to Tommy's, they see women after 2 losses, maybe have a look at their website before you see your GP - I've found I really have to advocate for myself, so if you can go in armed with what you want, that will help. Xx

ForestLullaby · 01/04/2021 17:38

How hard we have to fight so much to get help. I am not an expert but the medication + the IVF sounds like a good combo! It must work now for you! I am not from the UK. I live in Sweden but we dont have many discussion forums of this kind. I am going to see a private doctor here in Sweden

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VenusStarr · 01/04/2021 18:51

Ah OK, I hope you have done recurrent miscarriage provision in Sweden! I know it works slightly differently everywhere, but I hope you get done answers. Tommy's is still a good resource and might be a good starting point for a discussion with your GP. Best wishes xx

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