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Recurrent miscarriage in itself is associated with later development of coronary artery disease with an odds ratio of approximately 2, [50] increased risk of ovarian cancer, [51] increased risk of cardiovascular complications, [52] and an increased risk of all-cause mortality of 44%, 86%, and 150% for women with a history of 1, 2, or 3 ...
Some women with autoimmune diseases may have problems getting pregnant. This can happen for many reasons such as medication types or even disease types. [59] Tests can tell if fertility problems are caused by an autoimmune disease or an unrelated reason. Fertility treatments are able to help some women with autoimmune disease become pregnant. [2]
Autoimmunity is a possible cause of recurrent or late-term miscarriages. In the case of an autoimmune-induced miscarriage, the woman's body attacks the growing fetus or prevents normal pregnancy progression. [9] [94] Autoimmune disease may cause abnormalities
This article provides a list of autoimmune diseases. These conditions, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, affect a range of organs and systems within the body. Each disorder is listed with the primary organ or body part that it affects and the associated autoantibodies that are typically found in people diagnosed ...
Researchers at a British university say the reason some women continually have miscarriages may be from a lack of stem cells in the uterus, or womb. As many as 25 percent of pregnancies end in ...
The immune system of the human body is different in the body of a pregnant person, compared to any other human being. Pregnant people are more susceptible to disease, and the idea of even treating these diseases can be risky. Complications caused by treating these diseases can lead to long term damage to the parent, fetus, or both.
Feelings of guilt often compound the grief that follows miscarriage. fizkes/iStock via Getty Images PlusMother’s Day is a happy day for millions, but for those who have experienced a miscarriage ...
Miscarriage risks are those circumstances, conditions, and substances that increase the risk of miscarriage. Some risks are modifiable and can be changed. Other risks cannot be modified and can't be changed. Risks can be firmly tied to miscarriages and others are still under investigation.