About half of the time, miscarriages occur from chromosome abnormalities – either extra or missing ones. This is completely out of our control and is not inherited by the parents or a result of lifestyle factors.
In other cases, research has shown miscarriages to be from:
- Hormonal imbalances
- Infections
- Poorly controlled medical conditions such as diabetes
- Thyroid disease
- Uterine or cervix issues
- And more
With that said, there are things we can do to help decrease our odds of the chances that are in our control, such as proper preconception preparation.
This PDF provides a short descriptive list of which actionable tasks you should consider during your fertility journey. It is recommended to work with an expert for any individual guidance.
