a:4:{s:10:"Background";s:364:"Antiphospholipid syndrome is a coagulation disorder that causes recurrent miscarriages and fetal deaths. In the present review we summarize current knowledge about Antiphospholipid syndrome that associated with recurrent miscarriages. In addition, on the basis of these comprehensive data, possible pathophysiologic mechanisms of this disorder are discussed.";s:19:"M...

Spontaneous abortions (abortion up to 22 weeks of gestation since the last menstrual cycle or with a fetal weight less than 500.0 g) occur in 15-20% total number registered pregnancies. The incidence miscarriages increases 15% women under 25 and 35% more over 38. Causes can be divided into two categories: those which associated chromosomal abnormalities disruption intrauterine environment.Some ...

Abstract Background A vast variety of factors may cause recurrent pregnancy loss. Blood group incompatibility of parents could cause abortion. The examination of couples or twins, blood groups showed that the blood group incompatibility can affect adversely the outcome of pregnancy. Couples with blood group incompatibility are more involved in spontaneous miscarriage. Antigenes in two differe...

Recurrent abortion is classically defined as three or more consecutive pregnancy losses, although recently more than two pregnancy losses also considered as recurrent abortions. This condition affects approximately 1% of couples at reproductive age. Recurrent pregnancy loss has been attributed to anatomic uterine pathologies, genetic defects, endocrine disorders, immunologic factors, prothrombo...

A fine balance between coagulation and fibrinolysis is critical in early pregnancy. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) are involved in the fibrinolytic process, and several studies have reported the association between their gene polymorphisms and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). This study was conducted to investigate the association between PAI-1 ...