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A miscarriage, also known as spontaneous abortion, is defined as the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. Miscarriages are much more common than most people realise. Among women who know they\u2019re pregnant, it\u2019s estimated that about 1 in 8 pregnancies will end in miscarriage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Many more miscarriages occur before a woman is even aware that she has become pregnant. For many women the experience of a miscarriage can be devastating, with subsequent feelings of loss and bereavement which are very real.<\/p>\n

In this article we look at the likelihood of miscarriage and subsequent pregnancy loss, and at how you can judge whether this is a one-off event or something you should be concerned about as a potential sign of infertility. We look at miscarriage signs and symptoms, as well as considering what steps can be taken in terms of miscarriage prevention.<\/p>\n

Signs of miscarriage after IVF transfer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many instances of spontaneous abortion occur without any symptoms of miscarriage at all except for the inevitable vaginal bleeding.<\/strong> This can vary from light spotting or brownish discharge to heavy bleeding and bright-red blood or blood clots. In some cases the bleeding can come and go over several days. The bleeding can be followed by other signs of miscarriage at early stage:<\/p>\n

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  • cramping and pain in the lower abdomen<\/li>\n
  • a vaginal discharge of fluid<\/li>\n
  • a discharge of tissue from the vagina<\/li>\n
  • absence of the symptoms of pregnancy such as breast tenderness or feeling sick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    However, it is important to remember that light vaginal bleeding is fairly common during the first three months of pregnancy<\/strong> and is not necessarily a sign of miscarriage or an impending loss of pregnancy.<\/p>\n

    If you suspect you are having a miscarriage, you should seek medical advice. A simple test with an ultrasound scan will be able to determine whether this is the case.<\/strong> Very often the pregnancy tissue will pass out naturally in 1 or 2 weeks. In some cases, medication to assist the process may be recommended, or you can choose to have minor surgery to remove it if you don\u2019t want to wait.<\/p>\n

    What causes early miscarriage after IVF?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Most early miscarriages, whether in an IVF pregnancy or not, occur due to chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo. In the case of a blighted ovum following IVF, there is a gestational sac without an embryo inside<\/strong>. Other factors that can lead to miscarriage after assisted reproductive technology include:<\/p>\n

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    • Immune system alterations<\/li>\n
    • Hormonal imbalances<\/li>\n
    • Uterine or cervical issues<\/li>\n
    • Infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Lastly, the age of the patient significantly influences the chances of miscarriage<\/strong>. Beyond the age of 40, the quality of oocytes notably decreases, making gestational losses more common.<\/p>\n

      How to avoid miscarriage after IVF treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      For most women, a single miscarriage is not an indication of any underlying fertility problem<\/strong> and they can expect to go on to conceive again and have a successful pregnancy. Specialists usually suspect that after a third miscarriage there could be something amiss, and advise further testing. This normally involves testing for chromosomal abnormalities. The main way that these tests can be performed is through Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      This test is used to diagnose genetic and chromosomal alterations in embryos before they are implanted during the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) process<\/strong>, in order to ensure that children are born free of hereditary diseases. This technique is used in conjunction with IVF treatment with sperm microinjection (ICSI). PGT is recommended for couples with a medical history of repeated miscarriages, those at risk of passing on chromosomal alterations or monogenic diseases and where there are issues with spermatozoa such as cell division abnormality (meiosis). A video about PGT is available in our IVI YouTube channel to help explain the process:<\/p>\n