Multipul Miscarriages at 8 weeks...seeking Answers Before I Try Again.

I have this same issue. I have researched and researched and I believe I have a luteal phase defect, which is basically a hormonal communication issue between the pituitary gland and reproductive organs. It results in low androgenyns (progesterone) that are supposed to sustain the pregnancy until the placenta is formed. Supplemental progesterone shows no conclusive evidence of fixing this. Taking clomid can fix it, but it can also result in multiple births. That is rare, though.

Have you ever had your anatomy checked? I have a uterine septum and if the baby implants on the septum the pregnancy will end in miscarriage around 8-12 weeks because the septum doesn't have enough of a blood supply to support the pregnancy.

Given that you had contractions with your daughter from an early point on you could have a septum or maybe bicornuate uterus. I was on procarida ( a smooth muscle relaxer) for contractions for several weeks during my first pregnancy then used progesterone suppositories from 16 weeks on with my second pregnancy.

They can do an MRI or hysterosalpingogram to see exactly what is or isn't present in your uterus.

With progesterone it really makes a difference where you get your levels checked. With my last pregnancy I had to have progesterone shots all the way through the pregnancy. They say that after the first trimester your uterus will produce the progesterone and quite testing. Had I followed regular protocol, my daughter would not have made it. I also had the same blood tested at two different labs with a 30 point difference. Apparently the kid of progesterone was also important. I had to take shots for the entire pregnancy and towards the end I also had to add progesterone in pill form.

Also check into thyroid. Make sure they look at the ratio of T3 to T4. My levels individually came in at normal rates, but the ratio was off and I ended up supplementing T3 for half the pregnancy.

I also had them check to see if my uterus was misshaped. I can't recall the term for it. Depending on where the baby attached to the uterus, the pregnancy would survive.

Find an endocrinologist or find a Doctor trained my Dr. Hilgers of the Pope Paul the VI Institute.

Hi T.,

I am so sorry for your losses. I know this is a terribly painful thing to go through.

I had a friend that had similar pregnancies and miscarriages. She was an artist and the paint she used was terribly toxic. After she stopped painting she carried her first child to term. Research your home and see if it is safe. Most aren't because of the dangers of synthetic chemicals. Go to go2harmony.healthyhometour.com and look around. It should give you some insight.

Nutrition is also very, very important and most prenatal vitamins don't absorb well, or in fact, any. I use a vitamin/mineral complex that is guaranteed to absorb. You can overcome a lot with a strong immune system.

God bless,

M.

I am sorry to hear about your struggles.. I am not a dr, but with me, it was a progesterone issue. My progesterone was very low...maybe worth a check.

Can 'they' tell if clotting may be an issue? I am factor V Leiden and have problems with clotting. A blood thinner may help. I start blood thnners around 5 weeks. I hope you get it figured out. I am sorry for all of your losses.

You can create progesterone naturally by taking raw virgin coconut oil by mouth 2-3 x a day.

ALso peole report Iodine to normalize the thyroid.

Did your doctor test you for Lupus? Supposedly there is a link. When I was first diagnosed, the dr asked me if I had suffered any miscarriages (the answer was yes - 5 including a set of twins). It's worth a shot.

Sorry that this is so tough . . .

I've read all the previous answers and they're all substantial possibilities I also wanted to point out that I too had back to back MC I had to use progesterone suppositories for the first trimester I ended up getting thyroid disease after my daughter was born. Don't give up! Your able to become PG and that's a good thing. Something in your body isn't working right just keep searching for the reason why. I don't know what the letters of what you had tested stand for... A friend of mine could get PG but had a blood clotting disorder that was causing her MC. Sometimes our bodies act crazy and they reject the PG as it thinks it's a foreign object. (not sure of the name) I also wanted to share about National Remembering Our Babies Day you can find out ____@____.com also on Facebook it's a day for Pregnancy & Infant Loss. There are even "walks" held in many cities throughout the country.

I'm sorry for you loss and the pain that accompanies having MC 's
I pray your arms will be filled & that you are lead to the 'right' doctor
to help you achieve that. I don't know if you've only seen an OB/GYN
or if you've seen a RE (reproductive encrinologist) who's speciality is infertility ( I had secondary infertility as I had 1 child but kept losing other pg. They stay up to date on the latest and greatest regarding infertility.

Please be sure to keep us updated.

I would look into getting on natural progesterone cream to hold onto your pregnancies. I know many women who have to use this to keep a baby. Talk to your midwife about this. I'm so sorry about your losses.

I had the same thing...lost 5 babies at 10 weeks. I ended up finding out I had a growth in my uterus...they found it was there while doing the dye test to check my fallopian tubes. It kept shifting over and blocking the tube closed...my doctor said it was a polyp and it had its own blood supply going to it. I am guessing that it kept the baby from developing past 10 weeks.

I had surgery to remove it and also check for any other issues. We got pregnant the next cycle and my son was born healthy and strong. I did have a miscarriage between my son and my daughter, but that one I chalked up to the normal odds of miscarriage.

My RE (reproductive endocrinologist) a fertility specialist...you should find one. Told me the numbers most OBs consider "normal" are sometimes marginal in his opinion...so he supplemented my progesterone and had me take baby aspirin he first trimester.

You can send me a private message if you have any other questions. It was 2 years of hell trying to figure it out.