Question 136 (part 2) · LEK · Miscarriage
Which of the following are true about recurrent pregnancy loss:
1) it includes at least two consecutive miscarriages;
2) the causes include genetic, immunological, anatomical, thrombotic and infectious factors;
3) early pregnancy loss is typically connected with chromosomal defects;
4) the diagnosis of recurrent pregnancy loss should involve karyotype tests of the patient and her partner;
5) the diagnosis of diabetes and thyroid diseases plays a marginal role in the diagnosis of recurrent pregnancy loss.
The correct answer is:
2) the causes include genetic, immunological, anatomical, thrombotic and infectious factors;
3) early pregnancy loss is typically connected with chromosomal defects;
4) the diagnosis of recurrent pregnancy loss should involve karyotype tests of the patient and her partner;
5) the diagnosis of diabetes and thyroid diseases plays a marginal role in the diagnosis of recurrent pregnancy loss.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 2,3,4.
- C. 1,2,3.
- D. 1,3,5.
- E. 1,4,5.
Hint
Focus on the definition and main causes of recurrent miscarriage, and remember that endocrine screening is part of the standard workup.
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