Introduction:
Late miscarriages are significantly rarer than the occurrence of early miscarriages, due to the fact that during early pregnancies, it is much more vulnerable due to the embryo being in the crucial developmental stage and also the maturation stage of the placenta. It is unlikely a miscarriage occurs after week 12 (trimester 2 and trimester 3), as it is a lot more stable compared to before week 12, however late miscarriage can still happen under 4 distinct factors: 1. Hyperemesis Gravidarum 2. Uterine Malformations 3. Cervical Insufficiency 4. Short Cervix.
In this article, we focus on uterine malformation and how they lead to late miscarriages. Uterine malformations such as uterine septate, uterine didelphys, uterine bicornuate, uterine unicornuate, etc, almost all types of uterine malformation carry the risk of leading to both early & late miscarriages.
How does it cause a miscarriage?
- Early Miscarriage:
During early pregnancy, the embryo is in a high-growth and developmental stage which requires an abundance of nutrients, blood flow, oxygen, etc for the cell division, gene expression, and cellular differentiation that takes place. This is known as embryogenesis. This is also the stage where organs and organ systems such as the lungs, heart, circulatory system, digestive system, nervous system, etc & physical features such as ears, face, limbs begin development.
But if this pregnancy is occurring in a mother suffering from uterine malformation, this uterus has an imbalance tissue ratio between connective tissues and smooth muscle tissues. There is more of the former than the latter, which is the opposite of a healthy uterus. This means there will be fewer networks of blood vessels and capillaries to deliver optimum nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo. For less severe forms of uterine malformation, it may cause deformities or abnormalities in the fetus. For severe ones, it will lead to pregnancy loss.
2. Late Miscarriage:
During late pregnancy, as the fetus is now much more developed in both its features and size, it requires more volume for fetal movement and also its size. A uterus with malformation lacks the ability to expand as effectively as a healthy uterus, due to the tissue ratio imbalance. It is much more difficult for these types of uteri to expand as the pregnancy progresses, and they already suffer from limited uterine volume. The build-up of pressure within the uterine cavity and the womb has a risk of causing a pressure-induced late miscarriage.
Diagnosis
Uterine malformations can be diagnosed with ultrasound, Pelvic MRI, and Hysterosalpingography. HSG is considered the gold standard.
Treatment
Antai Hospital offers uterine reconstructive surgery for patients suffering from Uterine Malformations. Depending on what your individual causes are: Our doctors will conduct either a uterine expansion surgery or uterine unification surgery. This technique is known as uterine metroplasty and is a well-documented, highly effective laparoscopic surgery, that requires skill and experience, which is not provided by every hospital. Antai Hospital offers a full contractual treatment, with a full refund guarantee if you experience another pregnancy loss after receiving treatment with us. Get in touch with us today.
Antai Hospital’s Commitement
Antai Hospital’s full refund policy for the miscarriage prevention treatments we provide should already be the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy. Patients should rest assured, can and should go about their everyday life, focusing their diet on vegetables, beans, celery, and other fiber-rich foods. Besides that, an active lifestyle of yoga and swimming should also be incorporated to help relieve stress and increase blood circulation, which is beneficial for the fetus’s development and the mother’s health. With our assurance, a healthy lifestyle, and peace of mind, you can go through a healthy pregnancy with no complications.
Recurrent miscarriages are no doubt a heavy blow to the patient’s physical and mental health. All we can do is to help ease the burden and decrease your trauma, to slowly help you overcome the anxiety with the love and care that we provide at Antai Hospital.
Trust in Antai Hospital and trust in yourself, your pregnancy is our priority.
