Question 1

can low progesterone levels cause a miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It's a cause of recurrent miscarriages, though it isn't very common.  If a patient suffers 2 consecutive miscarriages (without a full-term pregnancy in between) that meets the minimal criteria to be diagnosed with 'recurrent miscarriages' (though some dr's use 3 miscarriages).  It can be tested for. Progesterone supplementation is very safe, and many doctors will offer it to patients.

Question 2

super low estradiol level after embryo transfer caused miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Actually low estrogen levels after an embryo transfer may indicate that the transfer was not successful and/or if you did get pregnant it might not be a "good" pregnancy and that you are at increased risk of miscarriage. In a good pregnancy, the body produces high levels of estrogen. The low estrogen levels were not the cause of the miscarriage but a symptom of it.

Question 3

had two miscarriages, same due dates. i have no idea why it keeps happening. my doctor said my progesterone levels are .18 and i guess thats low? and my ovaries arent putting out enough. im just confused cause the pregnancies lasted about 5 to 6 weeks. im

Accepted Answer

Antiphospholipid: Syndrome needs to be ruled out.
Test for 1. Lupus anticoagulant
2. Anti-cardiolipin
3. prolonged PTT
4. Beta-2-glycoprotein 1.
APS can be a cause of recurrent pregnancy loss.

Question 4

5 wks pregnant. low hcg levels. little to no pain, light red blood spotting, negative blood type. rh shot given, could still be a miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: Spotting in pregnancy is never reassuring; however, it doesn't always mean a miscarriage.  The only way to know for sure is to get repeated HCG levels to see if they are rising as they should.  Ultrasound frequently isn't helpful until 6-7 weeks.  Best wishes!

Question 5

my tsh level is 17. i recently found out i am pregnant, about 5 weeks. i take synthroid (thyroxine) .125 mg. can this level cause a miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

No, don't stop!: Don't stop your synthroid!  to do so could threaten your pregnancy.  However, you definitely need to talk with your endocrinologist  and see if you're taking it properly.  If so, you probably need an increase in dose if your TSH is 17. Stick w/brand name rx and work closely with your doctor as you need for replacement can change during pregnancy.

Question 6

i had 2 miscarriages because of low growth of baby what's the reason& both miscarriages at 12 weeks

Accepted Answer

Investigation needed: Your OB GYN should be looking for causes of the repeated miscarriages by doing blood tests to check on subtle but present infections. Other general causes include, genetic issues with fetal formation and  maternal nutrition.

Question 7

i had a miscarriage may 11th..levels got down to 22 two and half weeks ago..then last week went up to 33 now today 40..what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Tissue: There could still be some tissue from the pregnancy in the uterus.  Not always fetal tissue, it could be placental tissue as well.  It's very important that you see and be followed by your doctor regarding this as there are some cancers that act like pregnancies after a miscarriage and you would need to seen and treated for this.  Be sure to check with your doctor.

Question 8

can low sperm be reason for miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

Low sperm: counts could be a reason for infertility, but if the sperm are otherwise normal, not for miscarriage once fertilization has successfully occurred.

Question 9

could low iron and low vit d cause miscarriages? and trouble conceiving?

Accepted Answer

No: Extremely unlikely, no worries.

Question 10

can high tsh levels or hypothyroidism cause miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Thyroid malfunction, especially hypothyroidism can cause miscarriage. Please see the article below for thyroid function and pregnancy.
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-hypothyroidism-expert.html?pagewanted=all.

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Had two miscarriages, same due dates. i have no idea why it keeps happening. my doctor said my progesterone levels are .18 and i guess thats low? and my ovaries arent putting out enough. im just confused cause the pregnancies lasted about 5 to 6 weeks. im

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5 wks pregnant. low hcg levels. little to no pain, light red blood spotting, negative blood type. rh shot given, could still be a miscarriage?

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My tsh level is 17. i recently found out i am pregnant, about 5 weeks. i take synthroid (thyroxine) .125 mg. can this level cause a miscarriage?

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I had 2 miscarriages because of low growth of baby what's the reason& both miscarriages at 12 weeks

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I had a miscarriage may 11th..levels got down to 22 two and half weeks ago..then last week went up to 33 now today 40..what could be the cause?

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Can low sperm be reason for miscarriages?

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Could low iron and low vit d cause miscarriages? and trouble conceiving?

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Can high tsh levels or hypothyroidism cause miscarriages?

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