S3 E146 8 Hidden Causes of Recurrent Miscarriage Your Doctor Isn’t Testing For and How to Finally Stay Pregnant

Have you been told your miscarriages are just “bad luck”?

If you’ve experienced two or more pregnancy losses and your doctor says it’s common or nothing to worry about yet, you’re not getting the full picture. Miscarriages are not random. There are hidden, testable root causes that conventional fertility care often overlooks—things like thyroid dysfunction, clotting disorders, infections, hormone imbalances, and even sperm DNA fragmentation.

In this episode, you'll...

– Discover 8 overlooked causes of recurrent miscarriage that could be standing in your way of a healthy pregnancy

– Learn what advanced testing can reveal that standard fertility workups miss

– Walk away with clear next steps to advocate for deeper answers so you can protect your next pregnancy and finally carry to term

Listen now to uncover the real reasons behind recurrent miscarriage—and take back control of your fertility journey with answers that truly matter.

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Getting to the Root of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

If you've experienced recurrent miscarriages, you've probably been told that it's just bad luck, a common occurrence, or something that simply happens. However, it's crucial to understand that there are often underlying reasons affecting your body's ability to carry a pregnancy to term. In this post, we'll explore the overlooked physical and functional root causes behind repeat pregnancy loss, how standard testing often misses these issues, and what advanced functional testing can reveal.

Many women experience the heartbreak of losing a pregnancy more than once, yet they receive inadequate explanations or solutions from conventional healthcare practices. Doctors may dismiss these losses as anomalies or bad timing, but in truth, every miscarriage has a reason.

Here are Eight Hidden Causes of Recurrent Miscarriage That Often Go Untested:

1. Undiagnosed Thyroid Dysfunction

• Even normal thyroid labs can mask problems. High TSH levels or thyroid antibodies, especially with conditions like Hashimoto's, can interfere with pregnancy. Comprehensive thyroid panels, including TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies, are essential for a complete assessment.

2.Hidden Infections and Chronic Inflammation

• Infections like bacterial vaginosis or chronic yeast infections can interfere with implantation. Uterine infections may not show symptoms but could be present. Consider vaginal microbiome testing or uterine biopsies for a thorough diagnosis.

3. MTHFR and Methylation Issues

• Your body's ability to process folate affects blood flow to the placenta. Issues with folic acid conversion can increase miscarriage risk. Testing for MTHFR mutations and switching to methylated folate supplements can mitigate this risk.

4. Blood Clotting Disorders

• Disorders like Factor V Leiden can cause clots in the placenta, harming the embryo. A thrombophilia panel should be requested even after one miscarriage.

5. Hormonal Insufficiencies

• Progesterone maintains pregnancy, and insufficient levels can result in miscarriage. Ensure progesterone is tested throughout the luteal phase for accurate results.

6. Poor Egg Quality from Nutrient Deficiencies and Oxidative Stress

• Egg quality is influenced by the environmental and nutritional support. Functional testing such as micronutrient panels can help identify deficiencies and managing oxidative stress is crucial for egg health.

7. Immune Dysregulation

• An overactive or imbalanced immune response can target the fetus. Seeking a reproductive immunologist's expertise may uncover issues standard testing overlooks.

8. DNA Fragmentation

• High fragmentation in sperm DNA, linked to toxins and other factors, can be a hidden cause behind pregnancy loss. Consider tests that assess DNA fragmentation for clarity.
   

Take Control of Your Reproductive Health

Labeling miscarriages as simply bad luck closes the door to necessary investigations. Knowledge is power; understanding and addressing the underlying issues can drastically improve your chances of carrying a healthy pregnancy to term.

Advocate for yourself, document your reproductive journey, and demand comprehensive testing. Consider partnering with healthcare professionals who look at the whole picture—hormones, nutrition, immune system, and environmental factors—to support your path to a full-term pregnancy.

Remember, your body is designed to create and sustain life. Don't settle for incomplete answers or dismissals. You deserve to know what's really going on and to take every available step to ensure the health of your next pregnancy.

Next Steps and Resources

If you’re ready to uncover why you haven't been able to get or stay pregnant, consider taking the Ultimate Fertility Blueprint quiz—a quick, insightful tool designed to reveal potential root causes affecting your fertility.

As always, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new treatments, especially if you are actively trying to conceive.

Stay tuned for our next discussion, where we'll delve deeper into the role of the vaginal microbiome in pregnancy loss. Thank you for joining us on this journey to discover real answers and solutions in fertility care.

Finally Get Pregnant Naturally is your go-to TTC podcast for holistic fertility support to help you get pregnant naturally by addressing the root cause of unexplained infertility, secondary infertility, and recurrent miscarriage. Hosted by Dr. Katie Wood, a pharmacist and holistic fertility practitioner, this show offers natural fertility solutions for those on a fertility journey struggling to conceive, navigating miscarriage, or dealing with endometriosis, PCOS, low sperm count, or failed IUI or failed IVF. Whether you're trying to conceive, increase egg quality, optimizing sperm health, or healing after a miscarriage, each episode delivers practical guidance to support your fertility journey. Learn how to improve fertility, balance hormones, regulate your fertile window, and conceive naturally through root cause healing, emotional wellness, and mind-body tools—because true fertility starts from within.

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