Miscarriage Causes & Risk Factors

80% of miscarriages in the first trimester are caused by chromosomal abnormalities.  This is a problem where the sperm and the egg come together and they do not form 23 pairs of chromosomes.   The most common chromosomal abnormality seen... Full Answer

There are typically four broad categories of reasons why women have miscarriages: One, the fetus has some kind of developmental defect or genetic abnormality that is incompatible with survival. Two, the woman has some kind of medical issue that... Full Answer

Chorionic villus sampling is the only test done in the first trimester that can increase your risk of miscarriage. The CDC estimates that somewhere between 1 in 100 and 1 in 200 women miscarry after CVS. If you think you want to do CVS testing, it is... Full Answer

While there are common broad reasons that women have single miscarriages, having multiple miscarriages can indicate that there's a specific health issue that needs to be detected. After three miscarriages, doctor will perform a full medical work-up to... Full Answer

Research shows that there's an increased risk of miscarriage as you add more trans fats to your diet—and that's especially true when trans fats make up more than 5 percent of your daily calories. Full Answer

You may be at increased risk for miscarriage if you're pregnant and... have had three or more miscarriages. are older than 35. you smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. have a poorly-managed case of diabetes or hypothyroidism. have lupus. have been... Full Answer

Exercise has not been shown to trigger miscarriage, complete or otherwise. Yet, if you have been diagnosed with a threatened miscarriage (one that may be likely), you should probably avoid exercise while symptoms, like bleeding, exist. Women with this... Full Answer

Sex has not been shown to trigger miscarriage. Yet, if you have been diagnosed with a threatened miscarriage (one that may be likely), you should probably avoid sex while symptoms, like bleeding, exist. Women with this diagnosis are usually put on pelvic... Full Answer

Exercise has not been shown to trigger miscarriage. Yet, if you have been diagnosed with a threatened miscarriage (one that may be likely), avoid exercise while some symptoms, like bleeding, exist. Women with this diagnosis are usually told to take it... Full Answer