What causes miscarriage?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Most common cause of Miscarriage is Genetic abnormality in the embryo. Several other factors can also cause miscarriage such as Thyroid disorders, Diabetes, Immunological Disorders, Smoking, Drug Abuse.

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I have multiple fibroids on the posterior wall of my uterus and my doctor suggested removing the uterus. I had a myomectomy done five years back but now I'm confused between open surgery hysterectomy or laparoscopic surgery. Which one would be better for me considering my history and current condition

gynaec opinion is advised.

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I had diarrhea on September 2nd and took a 4mg Imodium tablet at night. Since yesterday, my bowel movements have completely stopped. I'm also experiencing burning and itching in my vaginal area, and there's a thick white discharge. Could this be related to the diarrhea or the Imodium tablet? Are there any OTC medicines or creams I could try for this?

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How many pads per day is normal?

Periods have heavy flow volume and less flow volume days and may usually last for 4 to 6 days. It is hard to define normalcy of number of pads per day. On total, one to seven normal sized pads or tampons per period are normal.

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