A t(X; Y) was discovered in 32 year-old female patient who has had three consecutive miscarriages. Molecular analysis of the loci DXS 31 and DYS 22 was performed which confirmed and precise the breakpoints at Xp22.3 and Yq11. Genetic counselling was based upon the accurate definition of the chromosome rearrangement and the analysis of the outcomes of similar published observations.