hrp0094p2-238 | Fetal, neonatal endocrinology and metabolism (to include hypoglycaemia) | ESPE2021

Analysis of Placental Steroidogenesis as a Cause of Recurrent Miscarriage

Suntharalingham Jenifer , Ishida Miho , Buonocore Federica , Valle Ignacio del , Solanky Nita , Demetriou Charalambos , Peskett Emma , Regan Lesley , Moore Gudrun , Achermann John ,

Background: Recurrent miscarriage (RM) is traditionally described as three or more consecutive pregnancy losses and remains a challenging condition, affecting 1-3% of couples trying to conceive. Although factors such as uterine abnormalities, maternal hypothyroidism and parental balanced translocations are associated with RM, in most situations the aetiology is unknown. The coexistence of RM and live births in many families suggests a potential association wit...