Understanding Miscarriage

Definition of a congenital absence of uterus &vagina (MRKH) Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, also referred to as Müllerian aplasia or congenital absence of the uterus and vagina, is a congenital disorder characterised by agenesis or aplasia of the uterus and upper part of the vagina in females with a normal female karyotype (46,XX). The external genitalia appear normal and the patients…

Missed Miscarriage Missed miscarriage is where the embryo or fetus did not form or has died, but the placenta and embryonic tissues remain in the uterus with no physical miscarriage. According to clinical statistics, there are about 43 disorders that can cause a missed miscarriage. Immunological disorders account for 67% of missed miscarriages. Anatomical disorders account for 14%. Endocrine disorders…

Why do miscarriages happen? Dr. Chen Fenglin’s clinical research led to an important scientific discovery that recurrent immunological miscarriage can be caused by induced abortion, sexual intercourse during menstruation, or childbirth. In those situations, paternal tissues present in the woman’s body can enter through her endometrium vein. The mother’s body then recognizes the paternal tissues as foreign proteins and naturally…

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Symptoms & Treatment Hyperemesis Gravidarum despite its dreadful reputation, is a treatable condition at Antai Hospital.  Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a life-threatening complication of pregnancy appearing at the extreme end of the pregnancy sickness spectrum. HG affects 1 % of pregnancies. Unlike mild-moderate nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, which is a common, unpleasant, symptom of early pregnancy, HG…

Does chromosomal abnormality cause miscarriage? No, chromosome abnormalities do not cause repeated miscarriages. It is a common misconception that chromosome abnormalities are a cause for repeated miscarriages. Having chromosome abnormalities does not mean that you are unhealthy.  There are three types of chromosome abnormalities, and couples suffering from repeated miscarriages will not have the type that will affect their ability…

Cervical incompetence (CI) is defined as a painless dilation and shortening of the cervix in the absence of vaginal bleeding, uterine contraction and the preterm rupture of membranes, ending with either miscarriage or childbirth during the second trimester of pregnancy. CI is part of a broader concept of a short cervix. Short cervical length (SCL) should be defined as a…

Corpus Luteum Defect and Recurrent Miscarriage Luteal phase defect, also known as corpus luteum defect, results in low levels of progesterone. So, what is the function of progesterone and why does a lack of it cause miscarriages?  The progesterone is also termed as “pregnancy hormones” as it plays a crucial role in maintaining a pregnancy. Having sufficient progesterone levels is…

Overview Adenomyosis can lead to recurrent miscarriage because the lesions grown onto the middle layer of the uterine wall (myometrium) competes for space, nutrients, and blood with the embryo, all of which are essential to its development. Laparoscopic surgery can safely remove the lesions on the myometrium. However, the best treatment method is to have a thorough diagnosis to ensure…

Antai Cervical Ring Antai Cervical Ring is a proprietary cervical ring device used in a surgery, secured on the cervical neck, to prevent late miscarriages by enhancing cervical function. Note: uterus anomalies can result in late miscarriages but cannot be treated with antai cervical ring because it will potentially rupture your womb due to lack of space. Indication Cervical incompetence …

Experiencing Late Miscarriage? Cervical Insufficiency – Antai Hospital The reasons for the recurrent pregnancy miscarriage and preterm delivery are diverse and multifactorial, tabulated to be up to 43 individual causes. Some patients can have a singular factor or multiple at the same time, so in order to have a successful pregnancy, all factors need to be dealt with. The most…