Millions of women have a miscarriage at some point in their life. In fact, it is estimated that up to 60 percent of all pregnancies do not go beyond the first 12 weeks of gestation. But some women can experience more than one pregnancy loss consecutively. This is what is known as recurrent pregnancy loss or recurrent miscarriage. Having one pregnancy loss can be devastating, but having one miscarriage after another can be quite traumatic. Therefore, if you have had more than one pregnancy loss, it is imperative for you to seek the assistance of a recurrent miscarriage specialist such as Daniel Roshan MD of Rosh Maternal & Fetal Medicine. Below are some of the treatments that you can expect.
Surgery
Uterine problems such as scar tissues, some fibroids, and a septate uterus are some of the leading causes of miscarriage. If you are diagnosed with one of these issues, your doctor may choose to fix it through surgery. In some cases, correcting the shape of the uterus can significantly lower the chances of miscarriage. In this procedure, the doctor can insert a hysteroscope, a tiny device with a camera, through the birth canal to repair the interior of the uterus. This, in most cases, is a one-day procedure, but recovery can take a few days or a week.
 
Blood-Thinning Medication
In some women, recurrent miscarriage may be resulting from thrombophilia (clotting) or autoimmune problems. In such cases, they may be treated with heparin or low-dose aspirin. These medication...