Miscarriage
The fact that experiencing a miscarriage is common among all women does not make a miscarriage any less upsetting. If you have been having troubles trying to conceive, suffering one or more pregnancy losses can be devastating, espeically if that loss is a stillbirth. While those around you may not understand why you are so upset about loosing a baby "you never had", many couples find that grieving can help them after a miscarriage. And if you're a man whose partner has suffered a miscarriage, our Coping with Miscarriage Guide for Men can help you heal.
Although it is not actually a miscarriage, being diagnosed with a threatened miscarriage can be a very emotional situation, particularly for those that have dealth with infertility for so long.
An ectopic pregnancy is one reason why a miscarriage may occur. However, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of this complication as this type of pregnancy can be life threatening to the mother as well.
Common causes for a pregnancy loss include blighted ovum and a molar pregnancy. Both are usually the result of genetic problems with the embryo. Many women will also experience a pregnancy loss due to a chemical pregnancy, although they may never even realize that they were pregnant in the first place. If you're worried that a chemical pregnancy might have a negative impact on your fertility, our article on fertility and chemical pregnancy should set your mind at ease.
Other causes of reproductive problems, like an incompetent cervix, may cause a greater number of miscarriages because the body is not able to properly handle a pregnancy.
If you have suffered from multiple miscarriages, a series of tests and treatments may help to improve your chances of carrying a pregnancy to term. Some tests that may be admnistered include an embryo toxic factor test and a natural killer cells test. Administering IVIg may help some women overcome their problems with recurrent pregnancy loss.
