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Association between infertility and spontaneous abortion.

C B Coulam1

  • 1Center for Reproduction and Transplantation Immunology, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Inc., Indianapolis.

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989)
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Women with unexplained secondary infertility have a significantly higher rate of spontaneous abortion and fewer live births compared to the general population. This highlights a strong association between infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background:

  • Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) is a significant concern for women's reproductive health.
  • The relationship between infertility and spontaneous abortion requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the frequency of spontaneous abortion in women with unexplained secondary infertility.
  • To define the association between infertility and spontaneous abortion.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of obstetrical histories of 43 women diagnosed with unexplained secondary infertility.
  • Analysis of 88 pregnancies to determine spontaneous abortion rates and live birth outcomes.

Main Results:

  • A high rate of spontaneous abortion (44%) was observed in the studied pregnancies.

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  • Women with unexplained secondary infertility experienced a threefold increase in spontaneous abortions compared to the general population.
  • A 50% reduction in live birth rates was noted in this cohort.

    • Conclusions:

    • A significant association exists between infertility and spontaneous abortion.
    • Infertile couples exhibit a higher frequency of spontaneous abortions.
    • Women with recurrent spontaneous abortions have a higher prevalence of infertility.