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Multiple Miscarriages
Q. I had two miscarriages then a beautiful daughter. After my daughter, we tried and had two more miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy. My doctor said it could be "balanced translocation" in the chromosomes, but there is no way to know for sure. What exactly is this and why would it only occur sometimes?
A: There are several known causes of recurrent pregnancy loss including abnormalities of the chromosomes. A translocation is a piece of one chromosome stuck to another. If a healthy adult has the balanced form, passing it along in an unbalanced way can lead to pregnancy loss. If it is passed along in a balanced way, or not passed along at all, it can result in the birth of a healthy child. You and your husband can have your chromosomes tested to see if either of you carries a balanced translocation. Other tests of recurrent pregnancy loss include hormone studies and measurement of immune substances lupus anticoagulant and cardiolipin antibody.
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I'm 39 and had my first pregnancy in May 2009.A second one in February 2010,both ended in miscarriages after week 5.I'm still grieving the lost of this baby,I wonder if at my age is worth the try........
3/25/2010 09:24:11 PM Report AbuseI have had 3 miscarriages with-in a 1 year time period around 10 weeks and now 4 weeks pregnant again. My doctor wont tie my tubes either she told me that I am young so I should keep trying, I am 22 almost 23. I have 2 kids by birth and a step son. I would love to have another child but as every day goes by I do worry if something is going to happen. I try not to worry to much because I don't want stress to over take me. So I do know how your feeling. I am sorry
1/27/2010 01:07:43 AM Report AbuseI have had 7 misscarriages and each time i misscarry around 6 to 8 weeks. My doctor wont tie my tubes, she tells me not to give up hope but i cant keep going throught this
12/9/2009 06:18:18 PM Report Abuse