MiscarriageMiscarriage is, sadly, an all too common event, with aboutone in every five pregnancies ending this way. Happily, themajority of women who miscarry once or even twice go on tohave successful outcomes in subsequent pregnancies. A small minority however will experience what is termedrecurrent miscarriage. This means three or more consecutivemiscarriages, and it is at this stage that investigations intopossible causes are usually instigated. For women over 35 orthose who conceived through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) it isadvisable to seek specialist advice after a second consecutive miscarriage.

A definite cause of recurrent miscarriage can be establishedin approximately 70% of cases, after a thorough evaluation.The routine work-up for recurrent miscarriage begins with adetailed history of both partners and physical examination ofthe female partner. A complete list of investigations willinclude tests to exclude various genetic abnormalities,endocrine, anatomical (uterine abnormalities), immune,thrombophilic (blood clotting) and infectious causes.

Supportive antenatal care from an early stage of pregnancyhas been shown to improve the chances of a live birth. TheGyneHealth specialist consultant team provide appropriateevaluation, close follow-up and ultrasound scans in the firsttrimester of pregnancy and continued emotional support toensure the best possible outcome.

M A N C H E S T E R • L O N D O N • C H E S H I R E

GyneHealth offer patients a unique, integrated approach thatcombines conventional medicine with complementary caresuch as nutritional advice, acupuncture, reflexology andcounselling. We aim to provide the highest quality of careand our dedicated team of specialist practitioners worktogether to provide individually tailored treatments for everystep of your journey.

Counselling

Counselling provides patients with an opportunity to talkabout some of the difficult feelings they may be experiencing.The counsellor may help with finding coping strategies ormay simply provide a ‘listening ear’ in an environment whichfeels safe and comfortable.

Nutritional Therapy

Foods rich in nutrients such as iron, folic acid and Omega 3fatty acids are helpful in ensuring a healthy pregnancy.Research also shows that combining the right balance offolic acid, zinc and Vitamin C can increase the percentage ofnormal sperm, sperm viability and motility.

Our nutritional therapists recognise that each person is anindividual and take time to define a personalised nutritionplan to maintain health and optimise fertility.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture may help with stress and anxieties associatedwith trying to start a family as it can help promote a calm,positive, relaxed frame of mind. Some studies have alsoshown a reduction in miscarriage rate when acupuncture isused alongside IVF treatment.

For more information on how the GyneHealth team canhelp you, please contact us on the details below:

T: 0845 600 9997E: info@gyne-health.co.uk (clinical services)

E: enquiries@gyne-health.co.uk (complementary services)W: www.gyne-health.co.uk