ArticleIrish journal of medical science2019
Risk factors for miscarriage among women attending an early pregnancy assessment unit (EPAU): a prospective cohort study.
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- Prevention of Pregnancy Loss: Combining Progestogen Treatment and Psychological Support.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Clinical application of single nucleotide polymorphism microarray analysis in pregnancy loss in Northwest China.Frontiers in genetics · 2023Article
- The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on the Outcome of Medically Assisted Reproduction Pregnancies.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2022Article
- Copy number variation sequencing combined with quantitative fluorescence polymerase chain reaction in clinical application of pregnancy loss.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundMiscarriage is the most common adverse outcome in early pregnancy; however, high proportion of miscarriages are classified as unexplained. In addition, pregnant women attending early pregnancy assessment units might be more vulnerable.
aimsThe purpose of this study was to explore the risk factors that might be associated with miscarriage among women attending an early pregnancy assessment unit (EPAU).
methodsA prospective cohort study was undertaken. The study was conducted on women attending an EPAU at a large, tertiary hospital. A detailed lifestyle questionnaire was completed. In addition, data from validated psychometric scales were collected. Participants were followed up to determine pregnancy outcome. The relative risk was calculated to estimate the probability of having a miscarriage for all independent variables.
resultsA total sample of 293 women were included in this study. Well-established risk factors for miscarriage were found in this group including advanced maternal age and high-risk pregnancy (i.e. threatened miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage). In addition, lack of emotional wellbeing did contribute to an increased risk of miscarriage. Conversely, presenting with nausea or low-medium energy levels early in pregnancy were associated with a decreased risk of miscarriage. Finally, our results did not find any association between stressful life events, general health and lifestyle factors in this group.
conclusionsOur findings indicated that maternal, psychological and obstetric factors may have an influence on miscarriage among women attending an EPAU. The insight of a relationship between emotional wellbeing and miscarriage opens a window for prevention in this area.
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