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Re: % Chance of Having Repeat M/C...Docs Opinions, please!

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 23:28:35 -0600 (CST)


Raw statistics do say that multiple miscarriages increase the risk of subsequent ones. She should consider a workup, including chromosomal studies on herself and partner, but the yeild on these is low for picking up problems with parents.

At Mon, 12 Feb 2001, Rachel wrote: >
>Hi doctors, and thank you for your time.
>
>I am the host of a miscarriage support forum, and one of my members has
>read somewhere that since she has had two m/c, the chance for her next
>pregnancy to end in m/c is 40%. Is this a fair statement?
>
>If I remember right, her losses were at 6 & 8 weeks, and this last time
>(she m/c last week) they put her on progesterone at 3.5 weeks gestation.
>She has a 3 1/2 year old son who I assume she carried with no
>complications.
>
>Thank you for your response.
>
>--
>Rachel
>Visit our Miscarriage Support Forum...We understand...
>http://www.delphi.com/asecretgrief/start
>

--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.




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