Reason for Repeat Miscarriages

I find it amazing and wonderful that you had five successful pregnancies with no miscarriages previously. I had two early miscarriages similar to what you've described before I had my daughter. Almost everyone I know has had one or more early miscarriages. The percentage of pregnancies that end in miscarriage if quite high. Although there are likely benefits to the steps you've noted, I would say just keep trying!

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I know you already posted your response, in addition to the organic healthy eating, try taking Vitex to balance your hormones. After breastfeeding for a year my cycles were at 46 days, then finally two years later my cycles as of 2 months ago began to stabilize. I also began taking Vitex half a year ago. Now my cycles are clockwork. I also chart online and on paper to compare at tcoyf.com . I initially suspected low progesterone levels since my luteul phase was less than 10 days, but now looking back I realized that it was just my body doing what it needed to do to get back to normal...especially after I spent $$$ (w/insurance help) confirming if something is or isn't wrong with me (it isn't).

Patience (like at least 3 months worth), organic eating, healthy lifestyle, take your prenatals now, baby aspirin during the whole cycle and add vitex to your list. Within your cycle, when you begin to ovulate (determined by charting or test strips) stop taking Vitex. Then begin again when you begin your next cycle. Good luck!

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I have no clue how to help with your question...I just wanted to send you a hug:) I'm sorry for your ordeal and hope things work out well for you soon!

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Go to an accupuncturist to help support. Start taking vitamins now...
cut out wheat. Start juicing! no caffeine....(they also have fertility herbs etc...)

Yes, low progesterone could be a problem..have your hormones checked..
Mine was low, and I had to take progesterone. We made it through, however
after that (2nd time) had a miscarriage..
so yes, check into low progesterone....they can put you on supplementation
the moment you know your pg and may be able to do something before~

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I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriages.

My hubby and me have two daughters 16yrs old and 2 years old. We had quite a few miscarriages between, but finally had another naturally. There were numerous culprits to my miscarriages...stress, slightly tilted uterus, a small fibroid, and low progesterone. The uterus and fibroid were found out during an HSG (hysterosalpingogram an X-ray test that examines the inside of uterus and fallopian tubes and the surrounding area.)

Before we got pregnant the final time I had to make changes as per the advice of my holistic doc: no more use of microwave, take a organic prenatal vitamin, take organic fruit & veggie pills, and once we got pregnant I had to use progesterone creme until I was 6 months pregnant and be on slight bed rest until 3 months along. I also had ob visits every other week from 6 weeks until I was 6 months along.That's what I had to do...it was worth it after numerous miscarriages and working with a holistic doctor and obgyn. Our oldest just loves her little sis. Plus, try to find a reasonable insurance so you get all the necessary testing. Maybe you need an HSG to inspect from an internal point of view what the cause is. I hope that you will achieve carrying another baby to full term again soon.

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Hi J.,

I'm so sorry for your losses. I had a friend that had multiple miscarriages before she had her first child. Her's was induced by her work. She was a artist and the fumes from the paint were causing her to miscarry. I'm not saying this is your problem but you need to look at all the things that are going on around you. Did you move? Environmental issues are different everywhere. Are you using the same cleaning supplies as before? Has your husband changed careers and bringing home things on his clothes? Are you going to a gym and being exposed to excessive amounts of bleach? You following me?

Hope my two cents help. Our lives changed for the better when we detoxed our home and removed everything synthetic out.

God bless,

M.

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I'm sorry for your loss. I have had 3 miscarriages.
I have a tipped uterus and it was a non issue for pregnancy.
I think it's unwise to try to diagnose yourself and what to do (progesterone cream) without the advice of a doctor.
Go to a clinic and pay for the visits.
Seriously, if you can't do that, I'm wondering why you would be trying to have a sixth child.
God Bless.

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Another area that most people are unaware of is that (undiagnosed) Celiac disease or gluten intolerance will also affect a woman's fertility/cause miscarriages.

If you can't get tested (no insurance--usually you get the tests done by a Naturopathic doctor. You can get a test that checks for egg, gluten/gliadin, milk (casein, whey), and soy (all for IgA) for about $50.), consider eliminating EVERYTHING that has anything to do with gluten and gliadin proteins in it--anything with wheat, barley, rye, spelt, tricale. You have to be very vigilant, because byproducts of wheat hide in everything. However, if you're serious about another baby, this would be a very good avenue to check out.

Good luck.

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The tipped uterus could have something to do with it although I have it as well and have never had a misscarriage (i'm preg with #3 right now). This happened to my friend after having her 2 boys and she found out that she was in early menopause at 32 years old. you would know, though, if this were happening as you would have classic symptoms (irritability, weight gain, sleeplessness, night sweats, hot flashes, etc.). If you're experiencing any of these, you should really pay out of pocket and go to the Dr. Otherwise, they say miscarriages account for up to 25% of pregnancies so you may just have had your 25% right in a row. Just try again:)

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WEll, and STD can cause issues... but I wouldn't go off accusing anyone until you got checked...

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most pregnancies miscarry because of genetic problems. something is wrong.. and the pregnancy fails. I had 2 miscarriages... very early just like you .. went to the dr.. they prescribed progesterone oral pills.. I took them from cycle day 16 went to the dr on day 29 blood pregnancy was positive. the dr said I should stay on progesterone until week 11 when the the placenta was making progestone. may baby was born on time at normal weight..

I got pregnant again.. not exactly planned but wanted went to the dr at week 6 ... they didnt prescribe progestone.. I carried the pregnancy to term and had a healthy baby..

If you can go to the dr and have them check for any new problems that may be causing your miscarriages... YOu have had other successful pregnancies so that is a good sign.

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Low progesterone, adrenal gland problems, nutritional deficiencies, or no known problems. Honestly, sometimes (a lot of times, actually) miscarriages can't be explained. How young is your last baby? It could be you are having children too close together. Your body has to recoup. The more children you have back to back, the more trauma it is to your body. Obviously, we don't know if that's the case. If it is, your body is trying to tell you something. If you've had a baby recently, you should probably take a break. Obviously that's a hypothetical, since we don't know time frame.
How old are you? The older you get, the hard it is for your body to sustain a pregnancy.

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Does your insurance pay for regular physical exams? If so, I suggest you make an appointment for a general exam and talk with your doctor about your pregnancy concerns at the same time. I urge you to not attempt self-treatment without knowing what is medically involved. You could really mess yourself up.

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How old is your youngest child? I'm wondering if your body might still be trying to get hormonally regulated after your last birth...

i had 2 before after having my som and and was diagnosed with APS which requires me to have to take a shot daily for my daughter,but you would have to take a test in order to find out,go online and try and find out if you can do anything on your own. You can develop at anytime.