Recurrent Miscarriages

This condition is treated in the Gynaecology clinic.

Information to be included in the referral

History

Generally, refer after third miscarriage or after second if maternal age over 38 or additional history of infertility

All referrals should comply with referral standards and include in particular:

• Detailed general medical history including past surgical details
• Detailed obstetric history

Tests

• TFTs, anti TPO, anti-thyroglobulin,
• HBA1c
• Prolactin,
• Lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin ab, anti b2 and glycoprotein antibodies
• Coeliac screen
• Vitamin D
• Consider semen analysis as teratospermia can be implicated

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Gynaecology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Additional resources

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