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Miscarriage : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • Abnormal host response

Causes Overview Articles

Miscarriage
Most miscarriages are caused by chromosome problems that make it impossible for the baby to develop. Usually, these problems are unrelated to the mother or father's genes.Hormone problems Infection Physical problems with the mother's reproductive ...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2009
Miscarriage
Causes of miscarriage may be genetic, anatomic, endocrinologic, infectious, immunologic, or exposure to a toxin. About 50–60% of first-trimester miscarriages occur as a result of a chromosomal abnormality, which renders the fetus non-viable.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Miscarriage
These are different from inherited genetic diseases. They probably occur during development of the specific egg or sperm, and therefore are not likely to occur again.In about 17% of cases, miscarriage is caused by an abnormal hormonal imbalance th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Maternal and Fetal Infections
Detailed information on maternal and fetal testing during high-risk pregnancies
Source:StayWell
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