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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 

Introduction Genetic Causes Uterine Abnormalities Endocrine Causes Autoimmunity Other Coagulation Abnormalities Alloimmune Causes Oocyte Abnormalities Evaluation of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Treatment

Evaluation of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
The evaluation of couples with two or more SABs should be directed toward those abnormalities, which have been proven to be causative:
 

Genetic:	Peripheral blood karyotyping of both partners
Uterine abnormalities:	Hysterosalpingogram Pelvic ultrasound
Endocrine:	Luteal phase serum progesterone? Endometrial biopsy?
Autoimmunity/Thromophilia:	Anticardiolipin antibody APTT or RVVT Factor V Leiden
Age:	Cyle day 2, 3, or 4 serum FSH and estradiol levels

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