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A 35-year-old female asked:
could a short luteal phase cause a miscarriage at 11 weeks ?
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Dr. Bruce Pierce answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Although possible: Most miscarriages are due to a chromosome abnormality in the embryo.
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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience
Luteal phase defect: Most luteal phase defects cause a loss earlier like 6-9 weeks. 11 week loses are usually related to things like subchorionic hemorrhage. Of course a luteal phase defect could cause a loss, which isn't picked up until 11 weeks. It may be of value to check a Progesterone level in the first trimester with subsequent pregnancies.
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