Combined Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy in the Evaluation of Patients with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Combined Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy in the Evaluation of Patients with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss DOI: https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v12i1.1999Keywords: Recurrent pregnancy loss; recurrent miscarriage; hysteroscopy; laparoscopy; structural uterine defectsAbstract Introduction: To determine the relative frequency of gynecological pathologies in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss using combined hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, and to evaluate the potential of this combined strategy in the diagnosis of coexisting pathologies. Methods: Over 6 years, in a large referral infertility clinic and research centre in Tehran, 80 women with the diagnosis of recurrent pregnancy loss underwent hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. Results: Forty nine (61.3%) women had 3 episodes of miscarriage, 9 (11.3%) had 4 occurrence of pregnancy loss and 14 (17.5%) patients had experienced 5 abortions. Also, there were 4 (5%), 2 (2.5%) and 2 (2.5%) participants with 6, 7 and 8 miscarriages, respectively. Thirteen women (16.2%) had normal hysteroscopy, and in 52 (65%) participant's laparoscopy did not reveal abnormal findings. Septate uterus and submucous myomas together, comprised 62 (77.5%) of the recognized pathologies in hysteroscopy. Of the 28 abnormalities found in laparoscopy, 12 (43%) was endometriosis (15% overall) and the others were, pelvic and abdominal adhesions. Conclusion: Combined laparoscopy and hysteroscopy yields more satisfactory diagnostic results compared with hysteroscopy alone. Septate uterus, submucous myomas and endometriosis were common findings in patients with recurrent miscarriage. Especially, patients with recurrent pregnancy loss should be examined for the coexistence of endometriosis Downloads Downloads Published How to Cite Issue Section License All material submitted for publication is assumed to be submitted exclusively to the IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia (IMJM) unless the contrary is stated. Manuscript decisions are based on a double-blinded peer review process. The Editor retains the right to determine the style and if necessary, edit and shorten any material accepted for publication. IMJM retain copyright to all the articles published in the journal. All final ‘proof’ submissions must be accompanied by a completed Copyright Assignment Form, duly signed by all authors. The author(s) or copyright owner(s) irrevocably grant(s) to any third party, in advance and in perpetuity, the right to use, reproduce or disseminate the research article in its entirety or in part, in any format or medium, provided that no substantive errors are introduced in the process, proper attribution of authorship and correct citation details are given, and that the bibliographic details are not changed. If the article is reproduced or disseminated in part, this must be clearly and unequivocally indicated.