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When do my chances of miscarriage go down? my friend had a m/c @ 4months. im so nervous at the thought of this

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

12 weeks: The risk of loss (miscarriage) drops dramatically after the first trimester (12 weeks.) your friend's '4 month' loss is uncommon, its also usually for different reasons. Best of luck.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

When do my chances of miscarriage go down? my friend had a m/c @ 4months. im so nervous at the thought of this

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Van Dis agreed

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