Recurrent Miscarriage

How does the Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic work?

Couples are referred to the clinic by their GP, early pregnancy assessment unit or from other hospitals in the region.  In order to be referred to the clinic a woman must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

Couples are first seen to arrange initial investigations.  The results of these investigations may take up to 8-10 weeks to come back.  At the follow-up appointment, an individualised care plan will then be made for all women.

What can be offered in Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic?

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Supportive antenatal care

Women who receive supportive care from the beginning of a pregnancy have a better chance of a successful birth.  You will be offered fortnightly scans from 6 weeks to 10 weeks to closely monitor your pregnancy.  After 10 weeks, follow-up will be arranged in the dedicated RM Antenatal Clinic at Saint Mary’s Hospital or at the antenatal clinic in your local hospital if this is more convenient for you.

Screening for abnormalities in the structure of your womb

A baseline ultrasound scan will be undertaken for all patients.

The following will be undertaken if there are further indications:

• 3D scan
• Out-patient hysteroscopy
• MR (magnetic resonance) scan

Specialist uterine surgery can be arranged depending on the findings (eg, intrauterine adhesions (Ashermann’s syndrome)/Uterine septum/Uterine fibroid.

Other tests/treatments that may be offered include:

• Screening and treatment for Antiphospholipid antibodies (APA)
• Screening and treatment for thrombophilias
• Screening and treatment for vaginal infections
• Tests and treatment for a weak cervix
• Screening and treatment for underactive thyroid
• Screening for Coeliac disease
• Treatment with Vitamin D
• Endometrial Scratch
• Hormone treatment
• Screening for abnormalities in the baby and placenta in consecutive miscarriages

Multi-disciplinary Links

The RM clinic has links with other clinics both at Saint Mary’s Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary, meaning that couples have access to the best possible care.  These include:

• Preterm Labour Clinic – You may be referred here if your history suggests you have a weakness in your cervix.

• Haematology Antenatal Clinic – All women who are found to have thrombophilias or APA will have continued management throughout their pregnancy in the specialist antenatal clinic or the Recurrent Miscarriage Antenatal Clinic.

• Genetics Clinic – You may be referred here if karyotyping shows any abnormalities in the miscarried baby or placenta.

• Endocrine Clinic – Women with diabetes or thyroid problems may be jointly managed by this clinic.

• Gastroenterology Clinic – Women with positive test for Coeliac disease will be referred here.

Multi-disciplinary Team

The RM service comprises a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who provide differing elements of input into your care, including:

Where will we be seen?

Clinics are held in the Gynaecology Out-patient Department, ground floor, Saint Mary’s Hospital

Clinic times:

Monday                      9.00 am – 1.00 pm