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Unexplained recurrent miscarriage

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Ralowi · 09/06/2022 08:12

Hi all, I am just wondering if anyone has similar experiences or advice? I have had 9 miscarriages in total now, 3 prior to my son being born in 2017 and another 6 over the past year. About half were chemical pregnancies, 2 natural (I am currently going through number 9 now) and 2 requiring surgery. I have been referred to the recurrent miscarriage clinic and they have carried out scans, blood tests and done cytogenetic testing from the last procedure and all have come back normal. My last 2 pregnancies I have been put on progesterone pessaries twice a day from confirmation of pregnancy (this for me is very early as I am keen to start them asap in case it makes a difference). I am due a hysteropalpingogram to examine my tubes and make sure they are not ‘mishapen’ as apparently this can also be a cause. Obviously they are not blocked because i am getting pregnant easily, but the pregnancies are never progressing beyond 6 weeks. I have my thyroid monitored regularly as I’m already under endocrinology for this, so I know it is not my TSH. I have a pituitary tumour for which I take cabergoline and I stop using this in pregnancy and am assured this cannot be a cause. I had an emergency c section with my son as I was not dilating fast enough, I seem to have this issue where my cervix will not dilate hence the missed miscarriages where I had no signs till early scans that anything was wrong. The hysteropalpingogram is really my last resort and even the consultant seemed to think
it was pointless and said it’s up to me if I want to try it. But I can’t do this now until I have a negative pregnancy test which could be weeks. I am starting to wonder how I ever had a child. I really didn’t want a big age gap and im
now 36 so time is not on my side and soon it might be time to give up. I’m also looking into whether IVF could work, but need to be sure there is no issue with my uterus or this could be a complete waste of money. Sorry for such a long post and appreciate if anyone has managed to get to the end!! X

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Blueskies4 · 30/05/2023 20:47

Hi @Ralowi appreciate this post is some time ago, and hoping you’re on a more positive path now.

I’m so sorry to hear about all of your losses, I’ve had 4 and that feels a lot, can’t imagine how it’s made you feel.

I’m just recently under the consultant (1 loss 2019, my daughter was born 2020, 3 more losses since last June, the most recent at 13 weeks) and I’m due to have my blood tests at the end of June. My consultant has said if they come back normal I can try again, which feels a leap of faith but I guess we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.

I have hypothyroidism and had my thyroid levels checked privately before I started TTC last June, but it’s not protocol in my trust to check you’re levels until after 12 weeks so haven’t had them checked during any of the last 3 pregnancies. I’ve already spoke to a GP at my practice and she’s agreed in my next pregnancy they need checking as soon as I find out I’m pregnant. Currently they’re fine.

So not quite the same but some similarities in our story. I too have thought about IVF if within the next year we’re not receiving some happier news.

Hoping you’re well x

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