If you have experienced more than one pregnancy loss, Dr Maree Lee will listen and support you as you plan your next steps.
When you have faced several miscarriages, the questions and uncertainty can start to feel overwhelming. Dr Maree Lee is here to help you understand what might be happening and what your options are.
She will investigate a range of possible contributing factors, including genetic, hormonal, anatomical and immune causes, to build a picture of your individual circumstances.
Through every stage, from your first appointment to the decisions that follow, she will hear what you have to say and provide guidance.
Recurrent pregnancy loss insights
Recurrent pregnancy loss can have many possible contributing factors, and careful investigation can help build clinical understanding in each case.
Chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo (aneuploidy) account for the majority of early losses, and their frequency rises with maternal age. Sometimes one parent carries a structural change, such as a balanced translocation, that further increases the risk. Hormonal or metabolic dysfunction, such as thyroid disorders or poorly controlled diabetes, is also investigated and optimised where relevant.
A pelvic ultrasound is especially useful after multiple losses, detecting polyps, septum or other uterine malformations, fibroids, adenomyosis and endometriosis, all linked with increased pregnancy loss. Antiphospholipid syndrome, an autoimmune clotting disorder, is a notable cause that is both identifiable and treatable. Research continues to evolve, with immune dysregulation a particular focus for Dr Maree.
Even after recurrent losses, the outlook is more reassuring than often assumed. Research indicates around 75% of people with unexplained recurrent loss go on to have a successful pregnancy.
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Investigation is now generally recommended after two losses, rather than three.
Antiphospholipid syndrome, a treatable clotting condition, is found in up to 15% of those investigated.
Recurrent pregnancy loss affects <5% of couples.
Chromosomal factors are the single most common identified cause of early loss.
Are you looking for support for recurrent pregnancy loss? Knowing how an appointment with Dr Maree works and what to expect at each step can help you feel more comfortable as you move forward.
This is not the usual doctor’s appointment, it’s a conversation. Dr Maree will listen to what you’ve been through, your history, and what you’re hoping to find out, at whatever pace feels right for you.
Blood tests, an ultrasound, and sometimes immune testing help build a view of what might be happening. Dr Maree will explain why each one is relevant before it happens so you feel informed and in control.
After a thorough exploration, Dr Maree will walk you through any findings, and address questions that have arisen out of testing, providing further insights.
Some people are ready to try again straight away, others need time, and some want extra support during a future pregnancy. There’s no single right pace, and your plan reflects your needs and preferences.
Dr Maree remains available to you between appointments, especially during a future pregnancy, when reassurance and guidance often matter most.
While the reason behind recurrent pregnancy loss can’t always be found, a thorough examination can inform what steps are best taken next.
Recurrent pregnancy loss comes with a lot of questions, and at Dr Maree’s practice, we are all about delivering the answers. Here are some of the most common queries we receive.
No referral is needed, and you’re welcome to book directly whenever you feel ready. However a referral can support Medicare claims if you have one. If you have notes or results from previous pregnancies, they can help inform your first conversation.
Most early miscarriages are caused by chromosomal differences in the embryo that happen by chance, and become more common with age. Other factors, including hormonal, anatomical and immune factors, can also play a role and are looked at during investigation.
Current guidance recommends starting the conversation after two losses, rather than waiting for three. If you feel ready sooner than that, you’re welcome to come in and see Dr Maree.
This is another difficult part of recurrent loss, and it’s a fair question. In around half of cases, no clear cause is found even with full investigation. Despite this, most women have babies in the future.
Some causes of pregnancy loss can be treated, which is why investigation is so important. If no cause can be found, the chances of a successful pregnancy remain high after recurrent loss.
Often, yes, and that’s something Dr Maree will plan with you, including earlier scans or more frequent check-ins during a future pregnancy. Whatever you need that will help you feel more at ease.
The Waiting Room is the perfect place to take a few minutes and read through the latest research, emerging practices, and insights shared by Dr Maree. The more you know, the more effectively you can consider and discuss your options and make informed decisions that are right for you.
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