Re: miscarriage and immune system

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Possible but very rare.

In other words, is my body just now after 2 >healthy pregnancies rejecting the embryo? The Dr. mentioned the
>chemical pregnancy was probably for chromosomal reasons but the 2nd
>could possibly have been because of immune reasons. Specifically, what
>type of immune problems would cause a miscarriage? And can they just
>"pop up" all of a sudden?

70-80% of all miscarriages are due to chromosomal problems.

>
>I am just curious. Should I be insisting on an immune workup in my
>case?

Without any other evidence than presented here, I would not recommend it.

>
>Thanks in advance!

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