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Why do women over 40 have the second highest rate of abortions?
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Chromosomal errors: The quality of eggs deteriorate with age and once fertilization occurs, these embryos have higher rate of chromosomal malformations leading to miscarriage. Other co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension that is present at this age more than younger years) complicates issues further Best Wishes Dr M
Answered 6/20/2016
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