Four Miscarriages in Two Years
Question
I have had four miscarriages in the last two years. After my third one, I was told that I had Factor V Leiden and I was put on Heparin. I always seem to get pregnant and lose the baby at four to five weeks. My period is usually four days late and then I start to bleed. Well, I was on the Heparin and I got pregnant and now the same thing happened exactly the same way. So now my doctors are confused since the Heparin would have solved my clotting issues. They told me it really was not my uterus lining because a miscarriage usually happens at nine weeks if that is the case. Then I was told I might be missing a chromosone, but nothing is wrong with me, so I am confused.
Do you have any idea what could be wrong? Why do I lose them so quickly? I am so scared I will never be able to have a baby. Any input would be greatful. Thank you!!
Cherie
Answer
Last Updated: December 30, 2014
It is possible that you have more than one thing contributing to your miscarriages. First of all, stay on top of the coagulation defect. Secondly, you should pursue the chromosomal issue with your doctor. That may mean that you and your husband see a medical geneticist and have chromosomal studies yourselves.
Finally, it would be worthwhile to chart with the Creighton Model of FertilityCare and then see a natural family planning medical consultant to evaluate you for hormone deficiencies at different times of the cycle.
Dr. George Delgado
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