Could This Have Caused M/C?

Sarahp63

I know this is strange and I even feel somewhat weird talking about it. After hearing you ladies talking about genetics and chromosonal testing I am wondering if this could have caused my m/c or I should have had extra testing done? Anywyas, my dh was born with 12 fingers. No joke. Not only that, but his son also was born that way. Apparently his brother and father were too. They were removed at birth and now there is just Small scar next to their pinky fingers. Should this be a concern?Sorry if I sound crazy.

jen629

I think I would definitely have it looked into..couldnt hurt....I had the RPL done and so glad I did  because they did find something...they also did the chromosome testing on both of us which we are waiting on still.....I think with that information they would probably look in to it more than if you had no other reason for wanting it done....

ownedby3

You may want to bring your concerns up to your doctor and maybe go to a genetic counselor.

far_more_than_rubies

I'm so sorry for your loss.  It's so hard to have no explanation!  If you're concerned about this issue, bring it up with your doctor.  He/she may be able to help you.

carebear08

I just wanted to say that I don't think that you sound crazy. I did the repeat loss testing and they found maybe 1 issue, but that is it. I am still looking for an answer and if I were you, I would bring up everything with my doctor. Good luck to you and I'm sorry for your loss.

Heidisean

Is you dh of black decent? It is common in people who are African American. I am a therapist and had a child on my caseload with 2 extra digits. After doing research on it that is what I found. It is not associated with a fatal genetic condition so I really do not think it is associated with your loss. Unfortunately, mc is common.

jcath

I agree while extra digits and also webbed fingers and toes are genetic they are not fatal chromosonal defects. 

amjra

Check and find out. 

My DH & his sister both have some genetic hearing loss.  This would only be associated w/ possible hearing loss (if I had the same gene issue) and not any fetal abnormalities.  That is what our genetic counselor said, so I don't know if your issue is the same.. but not all genetic (inherited) things cause miscarriages.  Some are just passed down for their own sake, like being able to roll your tounge or earlobes attached to your head...just a physical appearance and not anything really "wrong"!  I have two little extra bones in my ankles and knees, my children might get this as well. 

Extra digits are more common than we know, because people have them removed these days.