[Early recurrent miscarriage: Evaluation and management]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2014 Dec;43(10):812-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2014.09.014. Epub 2014 Nov 6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Objective: To establish recommendations for early recurrent miscarriages (≥3 miscarriages before 14weeks of amenorrhea).

Materials and methods: Literature review, establishing levels of evidence and recommendations for grades of clinical practice.

Results: Women evaluation includes the search for a diabetes (grade A), an antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) (grade A), a thyroid dysfunction (grade A), a hyperprolactinemia (grade B), a vitamin deficiency and a hyperhomocysteinemia (grade C), a uterine abnormality (grade C), an altered ovarian reserve (grade C), and a couple chromosome analysis (grade A). For unexplained early recurrent miscarriages, treatment includes folic acid and progesterone supplementation, and a reinsurance policy in the first quarter (grade C). It is recommended to prescribe the combination of aspirin and low-molecular-weight heparin when APS (grade A), glycemic control in diabetes (grade A), L-Thyroxine in case of hypothyroidism (grade A) or the presence of thyroid antibodies (grade B), bromocriptine if hyperprolactinemia (grade B), a substitution for vitamin deficiency or hyperhomocysteinemia (grade C), sectionning a uterine septum (grade C) and treating an uterine acquired abnormality (grade C).

Conclusion: These recommendations should improve the management of couples faced with early recurrent miscarriages.

Keywords: Caryotype; Chronic endometritis; Endocrinopathies; Environment; Environnement; Fausses couches à répétition; Malformation utérine; Pathologie auto-immune; Pathologies maternelles; Poids; Polymorphisme; Recurrent miscarriage; Recurrent pregnancy loss; Réserve ovarienne; SAPL; Spontaneous abortion; Toxique; Vitamines; Vitamins; Weight; Âge.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Habitual / diagnosis*
  • Abortion, Habitual / etiology
  • Abortion, Habitual / prevention & control
  • Abortion, Habitual / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic / standards*
  • Pregnancy