When should I seek fertility treatment for miscarriages?

Penn Medicine

Women are advised to seek a fertility specialist if they have lost two or more pregnancies due to miscarriage, have been trying to conceive for over a year (under age 35) or have been trying to conceive for over six months (age 35 and over). They should also see a specialist if they have any other underlying gynecologic issues, e.g., endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

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Miscarriage

Roughly 15% of all recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most miscarriages occur early into the pregnancy and are triggered by chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo. If you have had multiple miscarriages, blood-clotting issues, hormone imbalances, and immune responses could be factors in the terminations of embryos. Age also plays a large role. As you age, the risk factor of early miscarriage goes up as well.

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