FAQs
Have questions about IVF and infertility? We have answers.
Miscarriage or Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Miscarriage is the naturally occurring expulsion of a nonviable fetus and placenta from the uterus; also known as spontaneous abortion or pregnancy loss.
Latest News and Research
- ASRM Today: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Julia Woodward
- Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: April 2022
- Fertility and Sterility On Air– Journal Club Global: Prognosis in unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss
- Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: May 2022
- ASRM Today: Mental Health Burdens and the Role of Social Health Environments on Reproductive Health with Dr. Carmen Messerlian
- Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: January 2023
- Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: June 2022
- Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: February 2023
- Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: December 2022
- ASRM Today - Policy Matters: The Dobbs Decision
- Fertility and Sterility On Air– TOC: August 2022
- Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: March 2023
- Fertility and Sterility On Air– TOC: November 2022
- Fertility and Sterility On Air – TOC: May 2022
- Fertility and Sterility On Air– TOC: July 2022
Patient Resources
- Pérdida recurrente del embarazo (Recurrent pregnancy loss)
- What is Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)?
- Treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss 睾酮的使用与男性不育
- What is recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)? 什么是复发性流产
- Hipotiroidismo y embarazo que debo saber (Hypothyroidism and pregnancy: what do I need to know?)
- Tratamiento de la pérdida recurrente de embarazos (Treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss)
- Treatment of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Why Would I Choose to Have Elective Single-embryo Transfer (eSET)?
- Progesterone supplementation in IVF 期间补充孕激素
- What do I need to worry about with a multiple pregnancy? 关于多胎妊娠，我需要担心什么问题
- Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy: What Should I Know?
- What Do I Need to Worry About With a Multiple Pregnancy?
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) 胚胎植入前遗传学测试
- What Is A Gestational Carrier & Who Needs One?
- FAQs Related to COVID-19
- Q: Should I take steps to avoid pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- Q: Will postponing my care affect my ability to have a child?
- Q: I hear that elective medical procedures in my geographic area are supposed to stop; are IVF and other fertility treatments considered "elective"?
- Q: Can my clinic prevent me from getting infected by screening patients and staff?
- Q: Is there a risk that my cycle could be cancelled if I proceed with treatment now?
- Q: Are my frozen embryos, eggs, or sperm safe?
- Q: I have been diagnosed with cancer and chemotherapy is recommended. Can I still attempt to freeze my eggs (or sperm if male)?
- Q: If I get sick or test positive for COVID-19, when is it safe to become pregnant?
- Q: I’m pregnant. Is there a risk that a COVID-19 infection will affect my pregnancy outcome?
- Q: What is the risk that a COVID-19 infection will affect my unborn child?
- Q: This year has been very difficult to handle and I’m having a hard time. What resources are available to me?
- Q: What do we know about the COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy?
- Q: Should I get the COVID19 vaccine?
- Q: Can I get COVID from the vaccine?
- Q: Will the vaccine affect my existing medical conditions?
Publications
- Diagnosis and treatment of luteal phase deficiency: a committee opinion (2021)
- Definitions of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss: a committee opinion (2020)
- Evaluation and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss: a committee opinion (2012)
- Removal of myomas in asymptomatic patients to improve fertility and/or reduce miscarriage rate: a guideline (2017)
- Uterine septum: a guideline (2016)
- ASRM müllerian anomalies classification 2021 - printable (2021)
- Infertility Workup for the Women’s Health Specialist (2019)
