Donʼt wait to get evaluated because with each loss itʼs less about untreatable genetic causes and more about underlying factors that can be treated and prevent the next loss.

Every woman must be evaluated after every single loss. When a woman loses her first pregnancy ever, in half of the cases of loss, there is a genetic cause. This is often wrongfully interpreted that there is no need to do anything about it. What about the other half? In the second loss, the number of genetic defects drops to only 30% and after the third loss, the number shrinks further to less than 10%. This tells me most of the babies who are lost in recurrent miscarriages were destined to become healthy babies and their loss could have been prevented. Women currently delay their first pregnancy and if they wait to lose three pregnancies or more before they are investigated, they run the risk of never being able to have a baby.

So, when is the right time to try to conceive again?
This is not a physiological medical question. The emotional trauma is the defining factor here on deciding when to start trying again. You will be ready when your heart is healed, and you feel strong enough to take the risk of another potential loss. Only then you can feel confident that you are ready to resume the journey.

So, when youʼre ready to conceive again, you must be evaluated for the potential causes of recurrent miscarriage. Only then will you have the opportunity to become pregnant and stay pregnant. Most patients with recurrent miscarriages have no problem conceiving but they have problems with sustaining pregnancy. On the other hand, many patients with recurrent miscarriage are mistakenly referred by their obstetricians to a fertility specialist. This is unfortunate and could delay reaching your destination further.