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Could a uti cause a miscarriage?

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Probably not: There are many different reasons for miscarriage ranging for chomosomal problems to blood clotting problems. Uti unless severe with fever generally do not cause

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Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

UTI miscarriage?: 23 F asks can UTI cause a miscarriage? ANS: Possible but not likely. Ask the Dr. team taking care of you as they know you best.

Answered 10/24/2016

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Yes: severe uti is a significant risk factor for miscarriage.

Answered 12/3/2019

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My sister has had brown discharge for a few days and passed a clot approximately a week ago, she missed her period and drs told her its because she has a UTI. The discharge looks like mine did when I had my 1st miscarriage. Any advice?

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Does vagina or penis infections increase the chances of not conceiving? Thanks. TTC freq. BV, yeast, UTI. Miscarried 1-21-14

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A member asked:

Had blood in urine, no uti. Passed sac 4 weeks later w/white tissue. Took hCG blood test 3 weeks later was neg. had tingling sensation. Miscarriage?

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Sick w stomach pain go2 hospital they Say it's a uti infection an acid eating stomach lining gave me antibiotics go2 Dr say miscarriage an acid idk?

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Sed rate of 38, neg ana, hair loss, butterfly rash on face, reg fatigue and uti's , anemia, dysphagia, history miscarriage. Is lupus a poss. With neg ana?

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