Abstract
Purpose of review: Recurrent pregnancy loss usually refers to first trimester losses. The present article describes the importance of a thorough evaluation for any patient presenting with a second trimester loss, and reviews current data regarding evidence-based evaluation and management for those families who have had recurrent episodes of second trimester losses. A management protocol is presented to guide management of a current pregnancy with a history of recurrent second trimester losses. Recent findings: Previous literature has focused on isolated causes of second trimester loss and management. The present review incorporates all presentations of loss into a stepwise evaluative and management paradigm. Summary: This comprehensive literature review and management protocol will provide the clinician with a thorough, systematic, and practical approach to the patient with recurrent pregnancy loss in order to maximize her chance of optimal pregnancy outcome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 451-458 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cervical insufficiency
- Fetal demise
- Miscarriage
- Recurrent second trimester pregnancy loss
- Thrombophilia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology
- Nutrition and Dietetics