Chromosomal abnormalities in eggs are one of the main causes of decreased fertility and increased miscarriage risk. This also increases the risk of miscarriage if a couple does conceive. A patient age 40 or older has up to a 50% risk of miscarriage. Genetic counseling is offered to women who conceive and will deliver at age 35 or older. Prenatal testing may be considered with amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling to test for chromosomal abnormalities.
Chromosomal abnormalities in eggs are one of the main causes of
decreased fertility and increased miscarriage risk. This also
increases the risk of miscarriage if a couple does conceive. A
patient age 40 or older has up to a 50% risk of...
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Dr. Jennifer Kalich of Carolinas HealthCare System answered:Chromosomal abnormalities in eggs are one of the main causes of decreased fertility and increased miscarriage risk. This also increases the risk of miscarriage if a couple does conceive. A patient age 40 or older has up to a 50% risk of miscarriage. Genetic counseling is offered to women who conceive and will deliver at age 35 or older. Prenatal testing may be considered with amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling to test for chromosomal abnormalities.Chromosomal abnormalities in eggs are one of the main causes of decreased fertility and increased miscarriage risk. This also increases the risk of miscarriage if a couple does conceive. A patient age 40 or older has up to a 50% risk of... More
