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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Recurrent miscarriage (RM) affects a significant number of women.
  • The exact causes of unexplained RM remain unclear.
  • Investigating hematological markers may provide insights into RM etiopathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between mean platelet volume (MPV) and recurrent miscarriage.
  • To explore the potential role of MPV in the etiology of unexplained recurrent miscarriage.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 120 patients with unexplained recurrent miscarriage (group 1) and 120 controls (group 2).
  • Comparison of complete blood count parameters, including MPV.
  • Recurrent miscarriage defined as two or more pregnancy losses.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in age, BMI, hemoglobin, MCV, RDW, WBC, or platelet counts between groups.
  • Mean platelet volume (MPV) was significantly higher in the recurrent miscarriage group (9.45 ±1.09 fl) compared to the control group (7.63 ±0.52 fl).

Conclusions:

  • Elevated MPV levels in women with recurrent miscarriage suggest a potential role for thromboembolic events.
  • MPV may serve as a biomarker for identifying women at risk for recurrent miscarriage.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms linking MPV and recurrent miscarriage.