Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss services offered in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn and Denville, NJ and Goshen, NY

A miscarriage is devastating at any stage, but repeated losses magnify the grief, fear, and frustration. University Reproductive Associates provides recurrent pregnancy loss evaluations and treatment for patients in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn, and Denville, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York. The team offers compassionate support, thorough testing, and personalized fertility care for patients who’ve had two or more miscarriages. If you’re affected, call the nearest University Reproductive Associates office today or request an appointment by completing the online booking form.

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Q & A

What is recurrent pregnancy loss?

Recurrent pregnancy loss means having two or more miscarriages before 20 weeks of pregnancy.

The University Reproductive Associates team takes recurrent pregnancy loss seriously, looking for possible causes and developing a plan to support the next pregnancy.

Many patients receiving the team’s expert care go on to have children after recurrent pregnancy loss.

What causes recurrent pregnancy loss?

Miscarriage often happens because an embryo has a random chromosome problem. These chromosome changes usually occur by chance and don’t always indicate that a patient or partner has an inherited condition.

Recurrent pregnancy loss has many possible causes, including:

Uterine fibroids
Uterine septum
Scar tissue
Thyroid disease
Diabetes
Hormone disorders
Autoimmune diseases
Blood-clotting conditions

Age also plays a role because egg quality changes over time, especially after age 35. Infections, smoking, heavy alcohol use, and certain chronic health conditions may also raise miscarriage risk.

Sometimes, testing doesn’t find one clear cause. However, the University Reproductive Associates team can use the results to guide care and improve planning for future pregnancy attempts.

What happens during a recurrent pregnancy loss consultation?

A recurrent pregnancy loss consultation starts with a detailed conversation. The team reviews factors such as:

Prior pregnancies
Miscarriage timing
Test results
Menstrual history
Medical conditions
Medications
Surgeries
Family history
Partner health

The team may recommend bloodwork to check hormone function, prolactin and blood sugar levels, and immune or clotting markers. Genetic testing can help identify chromosome concerns in one or both partners or in pregnancy tissue when available.

Imaging tests check the uterus for structural concerns. These tests may include ultrasound, hysterosalpingogram (HSG), saline ultrasound, or hysteroscopy.

How is recurrent pregnancy loss treated?

Treatment depends on the test results. If the team finds a uterine septum, fibroid, polyp, or scar tissue, minimally invasive surgery may help improve the uterine environment before another pregnancy.

Medication can manage thyroid disease, elevated prolactin, insulin resistance, diabetes, and other conditions. Some patients benefit from progesterone support or other hormones during early pregnancy.

When genetic concerns are present, the team may recommend genetic counseling and preimplantation genetic testing to learn more about embryos before any in vitro fertilization (IVF) transfer.

Recurrent pregnancy loss profoundly affects emotional health, so you need a team that understands how hard it is to try again after each loss. To learn about the support available, call University Reproductive Associates or schedule a consultation online today.