Classic and cutting-edge strategies for the management of early pregnancy loss.
There are few conditions in medicine associated with more heartache to patients than recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). The management of early RPL is a formidable clinical challenge for physicians. Great strides have been made in characterizing the incidence and diversity of this heterogeneous disorder, and a definite cause of pregnancy loss can be established in more than half of couples after a thorough evaluation. In this review, current data are evaluated and a clear roadmap is provided for the evaluation and treatment of RPL.
Fertility Associates of Memphis, 80 Humphreys Center, Suite 307, Memphis, TN 38120, USA. Electronic address: pbrezina@fertilitymemphis.com.
Paul R
PR
Brezina
Fertility Associates of Memphis, 80 Humphreys Center, Suite 307, Memphis, TN 38120, USA.
William H
WH
Kutteh
D000026:Abortion, Habitual / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*; D000465:Algorithms; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D005260:Female; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007621:Karyotyping; D010290:Parents; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D018456:Reproductive Medicine / Q000639:trends
Aneuploid; Antiphospholipid; Heparin; Lupus anticoagulant; Miscarriage; RPL; Recurrent pregnancy loss; Spontaneous abortion