reccurent mc's - advice?

Julie and Chris · February 2012

Has anyone had a similar experience & may have some advice?

I just confirmed my 3rd consecutive mc- all 3 have been healthy pregnancys, strong heart beats but then all of a sudden at 9wks 1day the heart stops beating

This last pregnancy I was w/an RE at NYU in manhattan I was on crinone and a baby aspirin - I also started treatment w/synthoid b4 getting pregnant bc the RE thought I had a borderline hypothyroid.....I was watched closely, wkly sonos & everything looked perfect until yesterday, even yesterday growth was just fine but there was no heartbeat

I had D&Cs for my first 2 mc & chromosome testing on the fetus showed NO abnormalities....my husband & I had our chromosome testing completed w/no abnormalities/not carriers.....I had thrombo/autoimmune/thyroid blood testing done - everything normal

I also had a sonohystogram done, & they removed a very small polyp & completed yet another d&c

Im nervous to have another d&c toremove this mc....not sure if this is the best option for my uterus.....

My OB thinks I need unconventional treatment, a specialist to put me on a "cocktail of meds" (steroids/lovenox )

If anyone has been in this situation, I'm so sorry & I would appreciate any advice - I wish you all the best, so sorry for all your losses

delino · February 2012

I'm sorry I have no advice, but just wanted to let you know that I'm so sorry for your losses.

ecmleo · February 2012

I don't have any advise, but I wanted to say that I am so sorry for your losses!

orangegoggles · February 2012

I'm so sorry for your losses. I have had 3 m/c's but only the last one did I see the heartbeat. I don't have any advice as I am starting my RPL testing next month. I know how hard multiple losses are and I hope that you are able to find some answers soon. ((Hugs))

angielayne926 · February 2012

I'm so sorry for your losses. I don't have any advice as my situation is a bit different, one natural m/c and one ectopic.

That being said, if you're not OK with the treatment your OB suggests, make sure you speak up and say so. GL to you as you move forward!

katharine25 · February 2012

I am so sorry for your losses.

I see an acupuncturist in Manahttan that has worked with miscarriage patients for 25 years. She swears by this doctor - that she has had patients with similar stories such as yours go on to have healthy pregnacies under his care. At the very least, his website is quite informative, maybe something will catch your eye that you can request additional testing for.

https://www.preventmiscarriage.com/Reproductive-Immunology/Causes-of-Miscarriage.aspx

(disclaimer - I've only had one loss - and have not gotten to this stage of testing. I am just passing on a reference from a source I trust)

atmidwoodtobe · February 2012

I am so, so sorry.

I don't have any advise, but my heart breaks for you. Just wanted to offer **HUGE HUGS** And lots of thoughts and prayers!

AngnShaun · February 2012

I have/am in your situation... ive had 4... Since your in NY, i would suggest seeing Dr Braverman. He will run the gamut of tests on you (immune/Thrombophilia).. He took about 30 vials from me... He only accepts OON insurance.

My issues are in my sig... and my cocktail of meds is there too lol... at the very least you will get some answers. {{HUGS}}

FreyaWin2382 · February 2012

I don't have any specific advice, because it sounds like a few other ladies have given you some ideas and it sounds like you are already asking great questions, but I just wanted to tell you that I am so sorry for your losses.....I have had two and it sucks.

Hugs and I hope you are able to find answers.

buckeyebaby814 · February 2012

I have also had three losses, but mine were all early (5.5wks). Like you, I also had all the testing done and have gotten zero answers. I just wanted to say I'm sorry for your losses and welcome to the board.

glaw · February 2012

I am so sorry for your losses. I do not have any advice to offer. I hope your RE can figure out what is going on and that everything works out for you.

jglandon@hotmail.com · February 2012

First, I'm so sorry for your losses. I don't really have any advice, as we've just had our third loss also and are trying to figure out where to go from here. My OB thinks we're doing everything we can (Clomid + progesterone suppositories) and they were all basically bad luck. I don't buy it. I'm pretty sure we're going to see a RE and ask for every single test possible and go from there. FWIW, I opted to have a 3rd d&c with this one also, but that's definitely your choice. My body never seems to want to let go of a pregnancy, and I didn't want to sit around for weeks waiting for it to happen (nor did I want to experience the emotional and physical pain of a natural m/c). I really hope you can get some answers soon.

OCIrishBruin · February 2012

I have no advice, but just wanted to say I am so sorry you are going through this. I hope you get some answers soon. (((hugs)))

Denise91980 · February 2012

I am sorry for your losses. ((Hugs)) to you. I had 2 losses, one was a natural m/c and one was no heartbeat at 8 weeks. I am seeing a perinatal loss specialist after having 2 "normal" periods. They usually make people wait for 3 losses, but my sister is an u/s tech and got them to agree to see me. I would meet with them just to get some answers.

Julie and Chris · February 2012

Thank you for this info, I looked dr braverman up online & I was very impressed w/his website & how he answers so many ?s online - I did talk to a friend of a friend who has also had difficulties (infertility, ivf)....which is very different than my situation BUT she highly recommended staying far away from this physician, she claims he put her on a lot of unneccessary medications.......uhhhhh this is just so hard, have you enjoyed your time w/dr b? Do u feel comfortable w/him? I was also refered to dr kofinas....please lmk if you know about him.....best of luck & I really appreciate you sharing w/me & I'll keep you in my prayers

AngnShaun · February 2012

Julie and Chris:
Thank you for this info, I looked dr braverman up online & I was very impressed w/his website & how he answers so many ?s online - I did talk to a friend of a friend who has also had difficulties (infertility, ivf)....which is very different than my situation BUT she highly recommended staying far away from this physician, she claims he put her on a lot of unneccessary medications.......uhhhhh this is just so hard, have you enjoyed your time w/dr b? Do u feel comfortable w/him? I was also refered to dr kofinas....please lmk if you know about him.....best of luck & I really appreciate you sharing w/me & I'll keep you in my prayers

Idk, i know A LOT of his patients... about a dozen or so... i know 1 that didnt like him... but you dont have to see him... just have him run his RPL panel...

but I cant think of one unnessary med that any dr could possibly prescribe. That has me a little stumped. Kofinas really only deals with thrombophilia issues... If your RPL comes back that all you need is Lovenox then Kofinas is definitely a good choice.

sammer818 · February 2012

*HUGS* I have no advice, but have also suffered 3 consective pregnancy losses. I know how hard it is. It's a situation no one should have to go through.

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