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What Causes Miscarriage At 5 Weeks Gestation?
Question: Hi i had a miscarriage after getting to know that i was 5 weeks pregnant through blood test. What would be the reason for my miscarriage? Please suggest
Brief Answer:
Chromosomal abnormality likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A miscarriage at 5 weeks gestation is most commonly seen due to chromosomal abnormalities in the baby. If the abortion is recurrent then other causes like infections and anti phospholipid syndrome needs to be ruled out.
If this was your first miscarriage then there is no need to worry. The chromosomal defect might not happen again. You can have a normal pregnancy next time.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Chromosomal abnormality likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A miscarriage at 5 weeks gestation is most commonly seen due to chromosomal abnormalities in the baby. If the abortion is recurrent then other causes like infections and anti phospholipid syndrome needs to be ruled out.
If this was your first miscarriage then there is no need to worry. The chromosomal defect might not happen again. You can have a normal pregnancy next time.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
When would be the right time to plan for the next issue how long should i wait for planning it
Brief Answer:
After 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You should wait for at least 3 months before planning for the next baby. This will give your body adequate time to recover. Do start taking folic acid supplements before you start planning for the baby.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
After 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You should wait for at least 3 months before planning for the next baby. This will give your body adequate time to recover. Do start taking folic acid supplements before you start planning for the baby.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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