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It might help to know that most women who have had 3 unexplained miscarriages do go on to have a healthy pregnancy. You can read more about causes and risk factors of all types of miscarriage here. In some cases, you might be able to make changes to reduce your risk of miscarriage in the future.
While pregnancy loss usually is a one-time occurrence, up to one in twenty couples experience two miscarriages in a row, and one in one hundred has three or more. In some cases, these couples have an underlying problem that is causing the losses.
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About 15% to 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Often, pregnancy loss is random, and does not mean there is any underlying genetic or reproductive issue. Recurrent pregnancy loss occurs in approximately 1% of reproductive-aged women, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
If you have two or more miscarriages in a row, your healthcare professional might suggest testing to try to find the cause before you try to get pregnant again. Tests might include: Blood tests. Testing a sample of your blood can help find out if your hormones or your immune system aren't working as they should.