Miscarriages occur in 12-15% of all clinically recognised pregnancies [l]. However, early loss of a pregnancy causes great distress to couples and undermines their confidence in achieving future reproductive success. To date, clinical attention has mainly centered around the management of recurrent pregnancy loss, which is known to have an adverse effect on subsequent pregnancies. By contrast, a single miscarriage has not traditionally been perceived as a major clinical problem. It is rarely life threatening, its diagnosis and management is usually straightforward, and any prejudicial effect on future reproductive potential remains unproven.
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