Pregnancy Not Viable -- Does HCV Cause Miscarriages?

[Tallblonde]

Hi Friends,

As ususal, my good news has a very short shelf life.  I found out today that my pregnancy isn't viable and that a miscarriage is emminent.  Another crushing disappointment.  This will be my sixth time down this road.

Question:  Do you think it's possible that my "mild case" of HCV is causing my miscarriages?  I do know that it has triggered at least one auto-immune disorder: anti-phospholipid syndrome (I have a very high level of the cardiolipin auto-antibody).  

Anti-phopholipid syndrome is indeed tied to to miscarriages. It causes micro-clots in the placenta, but they generally occur in the second trimester --I've never gotten past the first trimester.  Besides that, they're treating me with blood thinners, so it really shouldn't be a problem.

I know there are several ladies on this board who delivered babies while infected with HCV.  I'm wondering if they had any history of miscarriages.  By the way, this miscarriage isn't due to my "old eggs."  We used a donor embryo program (the woman was only 27).

Any insight or wisdom that anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.  I have to weigh whether we should try again, or just abandon this dream entirely.

Susan

[alagirl]

I am so sorry for your loss.  I think surrogacy is a wonderful option for you, the field has changed so much and has become so much more professional and easier to navigate.  Whatever you choose to do, I wish you all the best.  I know how difficult it is to want to have a child naturally and to have difficulty with it.

Sydney

[mike617]

My condolences as well.

My wife became pregnant for the first time about six weeks ago and a couple of days ago she had a miscarriage. She has HCV and as far as I know i do not. The doctor informed us that her HCV does put her at a higher risk of miscarriage particularly when her and my blood type does not match.  We don't know our blood types right now but we intend on finding out and seeking prevention in future pregnancies.

Regards,
Mike

[Tallblonde]

I'd be happy to talk to you privately about surrogacy and other options for becoming at parent (I've become quite the expert in this).  Email me at:

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Susan

[LvdByGod]

is that where someone else gets pregnant for you? mabey that would work for us too. how do you find such a person?  is it expensive? if these questions are too personal please don't feel like you have to answer. your in my prayers and i am so happy for you. it sounds like you found your answer. i hope it goes flawlessly. sandi

[Tallblonde]

Please see my earlier response (C32) on this thread.  In it I mention my new plans to pursue a gestational surrogacy.

LvdByGod--If I were you, I wouldn't let any docotor stand in my way of moving forward with adoption.  When my husband and I were jumping through all the hoops to complete our adoption homestudy a year ago,  I didn't even know I had HCV and the doctor I went to for my medical release didn't even run any bloodwork on me.  She simply did a 10-minute exam in the office (listened to my heart, looked in my ears, felt my lymph glands, etc) and that was it.  She quickly signed my medical release and I was good to go.

FullofHope--thank you so much for your prayers.  They mean a lot to me

Susan

[fullofhope]

My thoughts are with you, your husband and family.  Keep your head up - I am not sure how you feel about surrogacy or adoption...but they are options worth taking a look at.