Facing repeated miscarriage is one of the most difficult experiences a couple can go through. You deserve a thorough investigation — and compassionate support — to find real answers.
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) generally refers to two or more consecutive pregnancy losses, typically before 20 weeks. While a single miscarriage is common and often due to chance, recurrent losses warrant a structured medical evaluation to look for an identifiable, and often treatable, cause.
Thyroid function, prolactin, and blood sugar/insulin assessment.
Karyotyping of both partners, and sometimes of pregnancy tissue, to check for chromosomal causes.
Blood tests to check for clotting disorders that can affect placental blood flow.
Ultrasound, sonohysterogram or hysteroscopy to assess uterine shape and rule out structural causes.
Treatment is targeted to the identified cause wherever possible:
Even when no cause is found, many couples go on to have a successful pregnancy with close monitoring and supportive care in future pregnancies.
Recurrent pregnancy loss carries a real emotional weight — grief, anxiety about future pregnancies, and sometimes a sense of isolation. Counselling support, realistic communication about findings and next steps, and close monitoring in any future pregnancy are built into the care plan, because emotional wellbeing is part of fertility care, not separate from it.
Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is generally defined as two or more consecutive pregnancy losses, and warrants a thorough medical evaluation to look for an underlying, treatable cause.
Common causes include genetic/chromosomal factors, uterine structural abnormalities, hormonal imbalances (including thyroid and PCOS-related issues), blood clotting disorders, and immune factors — though in some cases no clear cause is found.
Yes, in many cases. Once an underlying cause is identified, targeted treatment — medical, surgical or a combination — can meaningfully improve the chances of a successful pregnancy.
Typical testing includes hormonal blood tests, thyroid function, blood clotting (thrombophilia) screening, genetic testing of both partners, and an ultrasound or hysteroscopy to assess uterine structure.
Yes — grief, anxiety and frustration after pregnancy loss are completely normal and valid responses. Emotional support and counselling are an important part of recurrent pregnancy loss care, alongside the medical workup.