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Recurrent second trimester miscarriage

S Flint1, D M Gibb

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King's College Hospital, London, UK.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|December 1, 1996
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Identifying causes of second-trimester miscarriage aids in assessing recurrence risk and guiding future pregnancy management. Key factors include anatomical issues, cervical incompetence, infections, and fetal abnormalities.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Second-trimester miscarriage necessitates understanding its causes for recurrence risk assessment.
  • Etiologies are diverse, encompassing anatomical, infectious, autoimmune, and fetal factors.
  • Cervical incompetence and genital tract infections are implicated, requiring further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the etiological factors contributing to second-trimester miscarriages.
  • To inform obstetricians on assessing recurrence risks and guiding management strategies.
  • To explore diagnostic roles of transvaginal ultrasound and the impact of infections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of known causes of second-trimester miscarriage.

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  • Consideration of diagnostic tools like transvaginal ultrasound for cervical assessment.
  • Evaluation of the association between genital tract infections and miscarriage.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified causes include anatomical abnormalities, cervical incompetence, genital tract infections, multiple pregnancy, autoimmune factors, vaginal bleeding, and fetal abnormalities.
    • Transvaginal ultrasound may aid in diagnosing cervical incompetence.
    • A link exists between genital tract infections and second-trimester miscarriage, though antibiotic efficacy is unproven.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding miscarriage etiology is crucial for obstetric management and recurrence risk assessment.
    • Further research is needed to define the role of antibiotics in preventing miscarriage associated with genital tract infections.