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Hemocoagulative pathology and immunological recurrent abortion

A L Borrelli1, M Brillante, C Borzacchiello

  • 13rd Obstetric and Gynaecological Clinic, Second University of the Studies of Naples, Italy.

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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Recurrent pregnancy loss is often linked to antiphospholipid antibody (APA) syndrome. Testing for lupus anticoagulant (LAC) and anticardiolipin antibodies (ACA) can identify this condition, which is treatable with immunosuppressors.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Recurrent abortion, or recurrent pregnancy loss, affects a significant number of women.
  • Unexplained recurrent abortion suggests an underlying pathological cause, potentially immunological.
  • Antiphospholipid antibody (APA) syndrome is a known autoimmune condition associated with thrombotic events and pregnancy complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between unexplained recurrent abortion and antiphospholipid antibody (APA) syndrome.
  • To screen pregnant women with a history of recurrent abortion for specific autoantibodies related to APA syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Serum screening of 15 pregnant women with unexplained recurrent abortion.
  • Testing included autoimmune disease markers, immunoenzymatic assay (ELISA) for anticardiolipin antibodies (ACA), and kaolin coagulation time (KCT) for lupus anticoagulant (LAC).

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Main Results:

  • Nine out of 15 women tested positive for both LAC and ACA antibodies.
  • Two women tested positive for ACA antibodies only.
  • Four women showed no antibody reaction.

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of unexplained recurrent abortion cases are associated with APA syndrome.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of APA syndrome, using immunosuppressors and antiplatelet agents, can improve pregnancy outcomes.