What if after a miscarriage it is difficult to get pregnant again?

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Miscarriage is a phenomenon that no woman wants to happen. Women who encounter this problem will need a lot of time to recover both psychologically and physically. That's why "how long does it take to get pregnant again after a miscarriage" or "after a miscarriage it's hard to get pregnant again" is the question of women who have experienced this problem.

1. What is a miscarriage? Causes of miscarriage


Miscarriage is the natural death of a fetus, before it develops into a fetus and is capable of independent living. This is a common complication before 20 weeks of pregnancy, with about 80% of miscarriages before the pregnancy is less than 12 weeks.
Some common causes of miscarriage:
Placenta problem; chromosomal abnormalities ; Infection; Diseases; Polycystic ovary syndrome. Some types of miscarriage can happen:
Complete miscarriage: The entire embryo comes out of the mother's body in 1 time. Incomplete miscarriage: The embryo does not completely exit the mother's body. The part of the mother's cervix is ​​dilated or thin, and parts of the embryo will be pushed out of the body gradually. Threatened miscarriage: This is a condition in which the embryo is still alive but has not been shed from the lining of the mother's uterus. Empty eggs: This is a condition where the embryo does not develop in the mother's uterus. Recurrent miscarriage: This is the case of miscarriage at least 3 times in a row, about 1% of couples have this condition. Ectopic miscarriage: A fertilized egg implants somewhere other than your uterus, for example in a fallopian tube.

Một số hình thức sảy thai khó có con lại thường gặp
Một số hình thức sảy thai khó có con lại thường gặp

2. Is it difficult to get pregnant again after a miscarriage?


According to the American Maternity Association, miscarriage rate is common in 10-15% of women during pregnancy. Usually, miscarriage only happens once and then the mother can have the next perfectly healthy pregnancy. With cases of repeated miscarriages, which may be caused by diseases or birth defects, mothers need to be well treated and need time to recover before preparing to enter the next pregnancy cycle. . After a miscarriage, it is difficult to get pregnant again or not will depend on each of the following specific cases:
2.1. This is a condition in which part or all of the placenta degenerates into large and small sacs of fluid. They stick together in bunches like bunches of grapes that take up the entire area of ​​the uterus, encroaching on and crowding out the growth of the fetus. If you have been correctly diagnosed by a doctor as an ectopic pregnancy, it should be treated as soon as possible. In case the eggs have not been released, they can be scraped or sucked. In case women do not intend to become pregnant anymore or are over 40 years old, hysterectomy may be indicated to prevent malignant complications. After ovum aspiration, the patient should be monitored for contraction of the uterus, thyroid cyst and metastatic nucleus.
2.2. For the case of 1 miscarriage According to the World Health Organization's recommendations, for the case of 1 miscarriage, women should let the body recover, the uterine lining is healthy and ready. ready for a new pregnancy. Therefore, to avoid the situation after miscarriage, it is difficult to get pregnant again, couples should wait at least 6 months to get pregnant again.
However, according to a publication in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, shortening the time to get pregnant again after a previous miscarriage will bring quite a lot of benefits to mother and fetus. Couples who tried again within three months of a miscarriage had a 71% increased chance of conceiving.
2.3. Miscarriage of 2 or more For women who have had 2 or more miscarriages, it is highly likely that the cause is due to genetic problems or other medical conditions. The best thing to do at this time is to see a doctor, see a specialist to find out the exact cause and have timely treatment.

Một số phụ nữ sau sảy thai khó có thai lại cần gặp bác sĩ để được xử trí kịp thời
Một số phụ nữ sau sảy thai khó có thai lại cần gặp bác sĩ để được xử trí kịp thời

If the cause is not found, if not treated promptly, there is a high risk of miscarriage and difficulty having children in the next pregnancies. When in a hurry to have a baby right after a miscarriage, couples may face a number of risks such as: The fetus is anemic because the mother's body has not recovered, which leads to poor fetal development. development, pregnant women are easily depressed and psychologically not ready. These things not only affect the development of the fetus but in the future when the child is born, it will also be negatively affected.
In case the pregnant mother has good resistance and is completely psychologically stable, she can still get pregnant again soon but this is not recommended. However, in case of an unplanned pregnancy after a miscarriage, to be safe, pregnant women should take care of themselves more. Pay attention to supplement essential nutrients for the body, strengthen the spirit of comfort and visit regularly according to the schedule of a specialist to closely monitor the development of the fetus.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure because of the companionship of the medical team throughout the pregnancy. When choosing Maternity Package, pregnant women can:
The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of qualified doctors Regular check-up, early detection of abnormalities Maternity package helps to facilitate the process. birthing process Newborns receive comprehensive care.

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