A Pilot Study on Multigenic Thrombophilic Risk in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Interactions Between MTHFR Polymorphisms

Oana-Viola Badulescu1,2, Monica Hancianu3, Cornelia Mircea3

  • 1Department of Pathophysiology, Morpho-Functional Sciences (II), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 700115 Iasi, Romania.

Summary

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene variants are linked to recurrent pregnancy loss in women with inherited thrombophilia. Homozygous MTHFR C677T and A1298C genotypes significantly increased miscarriage frequency.

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