This article focuses on why the antiphospholipid antibodies and recurrent miscarriages are not correlated. As the name suggests, this type of antibodies targets the phospholipids in the membrane of cells, which triggers an autoimmune response, leading to conditions such as Lupus. This theory also suggests that it is the main contributing reason as to why recurrent miscarriages occur amongst a…
Is IVF treatment effective for recurrent miscarriage?
Overview In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a type of assisted reproductive method, also the most widely used method in treating infertility by medical professionals all over the world. The procedure involves acquiring egg cells from the patient’s ovaries and performing fertilisation in the laboratory with sperm from her partner. After 2-6 days in the laboratory, the sample is then transferred into…
How Does An Unexplained Recurrent Early Miscarriage Actually Happen?
Have you been told by your doctor that there is no apparent reason behind your unexplained recurrent early miscarriage? Was it really just bad luck? Antai Hospital believes that no condition or disorder is ever caused by an “unexplained” reason and this label only exists when medical professionals cannot explain it. We believe that there is always a scientific explanation behind…
Does Induced Abortion Cause Recurrent Miscarriages
Induced abortion or induced miscarriage is the intentional ending of a pregnancy, performed by medical professionals in the first trimester and up to 28 weeks of pregnancy. Surgical abortion is performed by opening a widened cervix, where the fetus and its attachments (placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac, amniotic fluid etc.) are removed from the mother’s body. For pregnancies before week 10, abortion is done…
Hysteroscopy is the safest method to terminate pregnancies
Overview There are many instances where a woman has to make the difficult decision to have an induced abortion, be it for personal or medical reasons. In such situations, it would be best to prioritize having an induced abortion via a hysteroscopy instead of dilatation and curettage (D&C) or vacuum aspiration so that you will not face the risk of…
Hysterectomy and its side-effects
Antai Hospital since its establishment has always been upholding one of its core philosophies of: “Protecting the Uterus, say NO to Castration!”. Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. We here at Antai believe that surgical treatments for non-malignant conditions that involve hysterectomies not only cause severe physical detriment, but also substantial harm to the patient’s mental health. But in fact, hysterectomy is currently…
Recurrent Early Miscarriage Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnosis An anti-embryonic antibody test is required to diagnose if the woman’s body has an immune reaction against the paternal genes. The doctor will draw 5ml of blood from the woman to conduct an anti-embryonic antibody test. The results will be out within 2 hours. Fasting is not required, and the test can be done while menstruating. If the results…
Antai Cervical Ring(ACR) for Recurrent Late Miscarriage
Antai Cervical Ring is a proprietary medical technology invented by Dr Chen Fenglin of Antai Hospital; designed, and innovated for the following 2 purposes: To prevent and treat late miscarriages, including potential late threatened miscarriage (pregnancy week between 13-34) To enhance and strengthen cervical functions Although late miscarriage is not as prevalent as early miscarriage and sometimes deemed “as too late…
Recurrent Miscarriage Caused by Hyperemesis Gravidarum
What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? Dr. Chen Fenglin’s clinical research revealed that Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is an allergic reaction towards Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG). However, hCG is a reproductive hormone and the main indicator of pregnancy. Hence, hCG must be present in the body during pregnancy. So, what happens if you are allergic to the very reproductive hormone that is indispensable for…
The Best Treatment for Short Cervix at Antai Hospital
Short cervix is a condition where your cervix is shorter than average, and during your pregnancy, it may pose a risk for premature birth or a miscarriage. You can be born naturally with a shorter cervix (congenital disease), or it can be caused by artificial reasons.