Results: Miscarriages
Published on 07/08/2025
Research in the UK has developed a test to discover if a woman will have a miscarriage and correct the situation
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In England at St Thomas's Hospital two specialists established a charity called Tommy's. Its purpose was to research why miscarriages occur and how to prevent them. Have you ever had a miscarriage or known someone who has had one? Yes
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No
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N/A
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The problem lies in the lining of the womb. An essential biological process called the decidual reaction, which prepares the womb lining for pregnancy, often does not work properly in women with a history of miscarriage. Does this sound feasible to you? Yes
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I have no idea
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When it does not fully activate, an unstable environment is created that, while still allowing embryos to implant, increases the risk of bleeding and early pregnancy loss,. Does that sound like something we could control? Yes
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No
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I haven't a clue
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On the back of the research, the team developed a diagnostic test to measure the molecular signals of a healthy or dysfunctional decidual reaction. One woman who had had five miscarriages was treated and was able to bear two healthy children. Do you think this is really good news for women who suffer miscarriages? Yes
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No
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Not interested
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The test involves a simply biopsy of the lining of the womb and the results are very quickly determined. Would this be something you or someone you know would have done? Yes
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This is being rolled out as standard procedure throughout the UK for those who have had one or more miscarriages. Do you hope this procedure will be available in your province or state? Yes
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I don't care
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