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Almost one-third of miscarriages may occur as a late \nmenstrual period, even before a woman knows for certain that she is pregnant. \n \nSigns and Symptoms \n \nMiscarriage is often accompanied by the following signs and symptoms: \n \nBleeding -' + '- brown or bright red vaginal bleeding or spotting \nPassage of clots or a gush of clear or pink vaginal fluid (may indicate \npregnancy tissue from the uterus) \nAbdominal pain or cramping \nFever \nDecrease in signs of pregnancy, such as breast sensitivity and morning sickness \nDizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint \n \n \nWhat Causes It? \n \nA wide range of health conditions that affect at least one parent can cause a \nmiscarriage, including the following: \n \n1. Chromosomal abnormalities account for up to 60% of losses \n2. Physical problems, such as distortion of the uterine cavity or adhesions from \ndisease or surgery \n3. Endocrine or hormone disorders, such as diabetes (when poorly controlled) and \nhyper- or hypothyroidism \n4. Infection, including bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungal, or acquired through \nsexually transmitted diseases \n5. Abnormal antibodies in the blood that cause formation of blood clots (for \nexample, antiphospholipid antibodies, or APLA) \n6. Other factors of conception (such as defective sperm cells, time of egg \nimplantation), or stress \n \n \nWho\'s Most At Risk? \n \nPeople with the following conditions or characteristics are at risk for having a \nmiscarriage: \n \nPrevious spontaneous abortion \nWomen age 35 or older \nCigarette smoking -' + '- smoking half a pack or more per day significantly increases \nrisk \nAlcohol - -risk doubles with more than two drinks per day \nCaffeine -' + '- see section on Nutrition for more details \nCocaine use \nX-ray exposure \nEnvironmental toxins -' + '- excessive exposure to lead, mercury, organic solvents \nSerious maternal illness \nFlight attendants working more than 74 hours per month \nMaternal or paternal handling of anti-cancer agents \nIncreased levels of homocysteine (see Nutrition section) \n \n \nWhat to Expect at Your Provider\'s Office \n \nIf you think you are having a miscarriage, see your health care provider \nimmediately. Your health care provider will take a comprehensive medical, \nfamily, and social history to try to determine if there is a suggestion of an \nunderlying cause. A pelvic examination detects uterine abnormalities. Ultrasound \nimaging and other diagnostic and laboratory tests may help confirm diagnosis and \nto evaluate the condition of the uterus and fetus. \n \nPrevention \n \nAvoid known risks, such as obesity, caffeine, alcohol, and cigarette smoking, as \nwell as other risks listed above. A healthy body, with the immune and hormonal \nsystems functioning properly, will help decrease the risks of a miscarriage. \n \nComplementary and Alternative Therapies \n \nThere may be a strong connection among diet, lifestyle and risk of spontaneous \nabortion. Before becoming pregnant, it is a good idea to have counseling about \nthe risks, including the importance of staying healthy and avoiding caffeine, \nalcohol, and recreational drugs. Also, some case reports suggest certain herbal \nmedicines may help prevent recurring miscarriages caused by immune system \nproblems. \n \n \nNutrition and Supplements \n \nFollowing these nutritional tips may help reduce symptoms: \n \n-Try to eliminate all potential food allergens, including dairy, wheat (gluten), \nsoy, corn, preservatives, and food additives. Your health care provider may want \nto test for food sensitivities. \n-Eat calcium rich foods, including beans, almonds, and dark green leafy \nvegetables (such as spinach and kale). \n-Avoid refined foods such as white breads, pastas, and sugar. \n-Eat fewer red meats and more lean meats, cold-water fish, tofu (soy), and beans \nfor protein. \n-Use healthy cooking oils, such as olive oil or vegetable oil. \n-Reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids, found in commercially baked goods such \nas cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, \nand margarine \n-Avoid coffee and other stimulants, alcohol, and tobacco. \n-Drink 6 - 8 glasses of filtered water daily. \n-Drink soy milk, for bone and hormonal health. \n-Exercise moderately, as tolerated, 5 days a week. \n-You may be able to address nutritional deficiencies with the following \nsupplements: \n \nA prenatal vitamin daily, containing the antioxidant vitamins A, C, E, the \nB-complex vitamins, and trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc and \nselenium. You should take at least 800 mcg of folic acid along with a B-complex \nvitamin during pregnancy. Ask your health care provider. \n \nCalcium citrate, 1500 mg daily, in divided doses for bone support. \n \nVitamin D3, 400 IU daily, for bone support. \n \nOmega-3 fatty acids, such as flaxseed and fish oils, 1 - 2 capsules or 1 \ntablespoonful oil two to three times daily, to help decrease inflammation. \nCold-water fish, such as salmon or halibut, are good sources. \n \nSAMe (s-adenosyl-L-methionine), 100 - 200 mg before breakfast daily, for mood \nimprovement. \n \nProbiotic supplement (containing Lactobacillus acidophilus ), 5 - 10 billion \nCFUs (colony forming units) a day, for maintenance of gastrointestinal and \nimmune health. You should refrigerate your probiotic supplements for best \nresults. \n \nCoenzyme Q10, 100 - 200 mg at bedtime, for antioxidant and immune support. \n \nAlpha-lipoic acid, 25 - 50 mg twice daily, for antioxidant support. \n \nL-theanine, 200 mg one to three times daily, for stress and nervous system \nsupport. \n \nHerbs \n \nSome herbs may help balance female hormones, help the immune system function \nmore readily, and decrease stress. Work with your health care provider in order \nto determine which dietary supplements are right for you. \n \nYou may use herbs as dried extracts (capsules, powders, teas), glycerites \n(glycerine extracts), or tinctures (alcohol extracts). Unless otherwise \nindicated, you should make teas with 1 tsp. herb per cup of hot water. Steep \ncovered 5 - 10 minutes for leaf or flowers, and 10 - 20 minutes for roots. Drink \n2 - 4 cups per day. You may use tinctures alone or in combination as noted. \n \nHerbs that may help to reduce stress and aid in balancing the immune system \ninclude: \n \nGreen tea ( Camellia sinensis ) standardized extract, 250 - 500 mg daily, for \nantioxidant, anti-inflammatory and stress effects. Use caffeine free products. \nYou may also prepare teas from the leaf of this herb. \n \nEvening primrose oil ( Oenothera biennis ) standardized extract, 500 - 1000 mg \ndaily, as a source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), for symptoms of hormonal \nimbalance and stress. \n \nMilk thistle ( Silybum marianum ) seed standardized extract, 80 - 160 mg two to \nthree times daily, for detoxification support. \n \n \nAcupuncture \n \nMany acupuncturists report success in treating women with a history of \nspontaneous abortion, leading to the ability to carry the pregnancy to full \nterm. This may result from clearing up underlying endocrine problems and \nreducing stress. Acupuncture relaxes the uterus, increases blood flow to the \nuterus, warms the uterus, increases the immune system, regulates the hormones \nand decreases stress, all creating less of a chance of miscarriage. \n \nIf you had a spontaneous miscarriage without any prolonged bleeding, you will \novulate within two to four weeks after the miscarriage. Most miscarriages are \ncomplete, and if you did not have any infection symptoms (fever, discharge, \nexcessive bleeding) after your pregnancy loss, it should not affect your \nattempts at becoming pregnant at all. You can start trying again once you have \nhad two complete cycles. \n \nThe return of your normal cycles, and your chances of pregnancy, depend a lot on \nhow far along you were when the miscarriage took place. In addition, you might \nwant to keep track of any instrumentation, such as curettage, that you might \nhave been exposed to or if there were any retained products after the \nmiscarriage. Rarely, a small amount of placental tissue is left behind at the \ntime of miscarriage. In this case, a woman may experience persistent bleeding \nalong with a delay in the fall of hCG levels and the return to normal cycles. \n \nI recommend that you take your basal body temperature or do cervical mucus \nmonitoring to find out your most fertile period of ovulation. Herbal formulas \nand acupuncture can make a difference based on these criteria. \n \n \n \r\n The study found that pregnancy rates per embryo transfer were not significantlyQuote: \r\n
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Miscarriage Information
Acupuncture, Miscarriage or Spontaneous Abortion
Spontaneous abortion, or miscarriage, is the loss of a fetus before 20 weeks of pregnancy. The most common cause of miscarriage is a genetic abnormality. A second miscarriage generally occurs in only 1% of women. However, there are women who experience habitual miscarriages (three or more consecutive spontaneous abortions). Almost one-third of miscarriages may occur as a late menstrual period, even before a woman knows for certain that she is pregnant. Signs and Symptoms Miscarriage is often accompanied by the following signs and symptoms: Bleeding -- brown or bright red vaginal bleeding or spotting Passage of clots or a gush of clear or pink vaginal fluid (may indicate pregnancy tissue from the uterus) Abdominal pain or cramping Fever Decrease in signs of pregnancy, such as breast sensitivity and morning sickness Dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint What Causes It? A wide range of health conditions that affect at least one parent can cause a miscarriage, including the following: 1. Chromosomal abnormalities account for up to 60% of losses 2. Physical problems, such as distortion of the uterine cavity or adhesions from disease or surgery 3. Endocrine or hormone disorders, such as diabetes (when poorly controlled) and hyper- or hypothyroidism 4. Infection, including bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungal, or acquired through sexually transmitted diseases 5. Abnormal antibodies in the blood that cause formation of blood clots (for example, antiphospholipid antibodies, or APLA) 6. Other factors of conception (such as defective sperm cells, time of egg implantation), or stress Who's Most At Risk? People with the following conditions or characteristics are at risk for having a miscarriage: Previous spontaneous abortion Women age 35 or older Cigarette smoking -- smoking half a pack or more per day significantly increases risk Alcohol - -risk doubles with more than two drinks per day Caffeine -- see section on Nutrition for more details Cocaine use X-ray exposure Environmental toxins -- excessive exposure to lead, mercury, organic solvents Serious maternal illness Flight attendants working more than 74 hours per month Maternal or paternal handling of anti-cancer agents Increased levels of homocysteine (see Nutrition section) What to Expect at Your Provider's Office If you think you are having a miscarriage, see your health care provider immediately. Your health care provider will take a comprehensive medical, family, and social history to try to determine if there is a suggestion of an underlying cause. A pelvic examination detects uterine abnormalities. Ultrasound imaging and other diagnostic and laboratory tests may help confirm diagnosis and to evaluate the condition of the uterus and fetus. Prevention Avoid known risks, such as obesity, caffeine, alcohol, and cigarette smoking, as well as other risks listed above. A healthy body, with the immune and hormonal systems functioning properly, will help decrease the risks of a miscarriage. Complementary and Alternative Therapies There may be a strong connection among diet, lifestyle and risk of spontaneous abortion. Before becoming pregnant, it is a good idea to have counseling about the risks, including the importance of staying healthy and avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and recreational drugs. Also, some case reports suggest certain herbal medicines may help prevent recurring miscarriages caused by immune system problems. Nutrition and Supplements Following these nutritional tips may help reduce symptoms: -Try to eliminate all potential food allergens, including dairy, wheat (gluten), soy, corn, preservatives, and food additives. Your health care provider may want to test for food sensitivities. -Eat calcium rich foods, including beans, almonds, and dark green leafy vegetables (such as spinach and kale). -Avoid refined foods such as white breads, pastas, and sugar. -Eat fewer red meats and more lean meats, cold-water fish, tofu (soy), and beans for protein. -Use healthy cooking oils, such as olive oil or vegetable oil. -Reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids, found in commercially baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and margarine -Avoid coffee and other stimulants, alcohol, and tobacco. -Drink 6 - 8 glasses of filtered water daily. -Drink soy milk, for bone and hormonal health. -Exercise moderately, as tolerated, 5 days a week. -You may be able to address nutritional deficiencies with the following supplements: A prenatal vitamin daily, containing the antioxidant vitamins A, C, E, the B-complex vitamins, and trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc and selenium. You should take at least 800 mcg of folic acid along with a B-complex vitamin during pregnancy. Ask your health care provider. Calcium citrate, 1500 mg daily, in divided doses for bone support. Vitamin D3, 400 IU daily, for bone support. Omega-3 fatty acids, such as flaxseed and fish oils, 1 - 2 capsules or 1 tablespoonful oil two to three times daily, to help decrease inflammation. Cold-water fish, such as salmon or halibut, are good sources. SAMe (s-adenosyl-L-methionine), 100 - 200 mg before breakfast daily, for mood improvement. Probiotic supplement (containing Lactobacillus acidophilus ), 5 - 10 billion CFUs (colony forming units) a day, for maintenance of gastrointestinal and immune health. You should refrigerate your probiotic supplements for best results. Coenzyme Q10, 100 - 200 mg at bedtime, for antioxidant and immune support. Alpha-lipoic acid, 25 - 50 mg twice daily, for antioxidant support. L-theanine, 200 mg one to three times daily, for stress and nervous system support. Herbs Some herbs may help balance female hormones, help the immune system function more readily, and decrease stress. Work with your health care provider in order to determine which dietary supplements are right for you. You may use herbs as dried extracts (capsules, powders, teas), glycerites (glycerine extracts), or tinctures (alcohol extracts). Unless otherwise indicated, you should make teas with 1 tsp. herb per cup of hot water. Steep covered 5 - 10 minutes for leaf or flowers, and 10 - 20 minutes for roots. Drink 2 - 4 cups per day. You may use tinctures alone or in combination as noted. Herbs that may help to reduce stress and aid in balancing the immune system include: Green tea ( Camellia sinensis ) standardized extract, 250 - 500 mg daily, for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and stress effects. Use caffeine free products. You may also prepare teas from the leaf of this herb. Evening primrose oil ( Oenothera biennis ) standardized extract, 500 - 1000 mg daily, as a source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), for symptoms of hormonal imbalance and stress. Milk thistle ( Silybum marianum ) seed standardized extract, 80 - 160 mg two to three times daily, for detoxification support. Acupuncture Many acupuncturists report success in treating women with a history of spontaneous abortion, leading to the ability to carry the pregnancy to full term. This may result from clearing up underlying endocrine problems and reducing stress. Acupuncture relaxes the uterus, increases blood flow to the uterus, warms the uterus, increases the immune system, regulates the hormones and decreases stress, all creating less of a chance of miscarriage. If you had a spontaneous miscarriage without any prolonged bleeding, you will ovulate within two to four weeks after the miscarriage. Most miscarriages are complete, and if you did not have any infection symptoms (fever, discharge, excessive bleeding) after your pregnancy loss, it should not affect your attempts at becoming pregnant at all. You can start trying again once you have had two complete cycles. The return of your normal cycles, and your chances of pregnancy, depend a lot on how far along you were when the miscarriage took place. In addition, you might want to keep track of any instrumentation, such as curettage, that you might have been exposed to or if there were any retained products after the miscarriage. Rarely, a small amount of placental tissue is left behind at the time of miscarriage. In this case, a woman may experience persistent bleeding along with a delay in the fall of hCG levels and the return to normal cycles. I recommend that you take your basal body temperature or do cervical mucus monitoring to find out your most fertile period of ovulation. 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different between the two groups (50% in the acupuncture group and 45% in controls). The miscarriage rate was almost halved in the acupuncture group (8% vs. 14%). In addition, the rate of ectopic pregnancies was significantly lower in the acupuncture group--0 of 24 pregnancies (0%) vs. 2 of 37 pregnancies (9%). The live-birth rate per IVF/ICSI cycle was significantly higher in the acupuncture group than in controls (21% vs. 16%). Source: https://www.peacefulmind.com/infertility.htm |
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