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Antithrombotic therapy for pregnancy loss.

Paulien G de Jong1, Mariëtte Goddijn, Saskia Middeldorp

  • 1Department of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Human Reproduction Update
|June 15, 2013
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Summary
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Thrombophilia is linked to pregnancy loss, but mechanisms and antithrombotic therapy effectiveness remain unclear. More research is needed to guide treatment for women experiencing pregnancy loss.

Keywords:
anticoagulantsantiphospholipid syndromefetal deathpregnancy complicationsthrombophilia

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Published on: February 3, 2026

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • An association between thrombophilia and pregnancy loss is established, yet underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are poorly understood.
  • The efficacy of antithrombotic therapy for pregnancy loss, with or without thrombophilia, has been investigated for three decades.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on the association between thrombophilia and pregnancy loss.
  • To explore pathophysiological mechanisms linking thrombophilia and pregnancy loss.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of antithrombotic therapy in improving live birth rates.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review.
  • Analysis of the strength of association between thrombophilia and pregnancy loss.
  • Assessment of antithrombotic therapy's impact on live birth.

Main Results:

  • The association strength varies by thrombophilia type (antiphospholipid syndrome vs. inherited) and pregnancy loss type (single/recurrent, early/late).
  • Hypothesized mechanisms include decidual vessel thrombosis or impaired placentation due to hypercoagulability and inflammation, requiring further validation.
  • Antithrombotic therapy shows potential benefit in antiphospholipid syndrome but needs confirmation; its role in inherited thrombophilia and unexplained recurrent miscarriage is not supported by current evidence.

Conclusions:

  • Significant knowledge gaps exist regarding the treatment of pregnancy loss associated with thrombophilia.
  • Further research on coagulation's role in reproduction is essential.
  • International collaborations for randomized controlled trials are urgently needed to establish evidence-based clinical practice.