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

[DownThisRoad]

I don't know anything about if hepatitisC is linked in anyway to miscarriages but I do want to send you my heartfelt condolences for your loss.  I know this is another terrible disappointment for you and your husband.  I am sorry that this had to happen, once again.

We are all pulling for you and sending our good thoughts your way Susan.  Keep the faith!

~dtr.

[CARUU]

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.  caruu

[Ambush]

Susan,  I am so sad to hear this news.  My best wishes to you and your husband.
ambush

[Indiana]

I echo Mikesimons response here. I send you my heartfelt sympathy.
I have not heard anything that links HCV to miscarriages, but after looking at this Dragon for so many years I have learned that "nothing" about it would surprise me. It can affect so many different systems in so many ways that it's hard to say "absolutely not". I have also seen folks try to blame the HCV for almost everything that happens to them once they know they have it. Then they sometimes miss a problem that is really caused by something else alltogether.
I hope you find peace with your God in spite of this hardship. You will be in my prayers this Sunday.

[MajNeni]

Hi, Susan, I send my sympathies also. I ditto Tigerpants' remarks.  I recently saw a couple of families formed with adoptions, and 1) their love finally has someplace to go and
2) you'd never know they didn't start life together, after
only a year.  Best wishes to you and your husband,
Maj Neni

[ms.star]

I am so very sorry that you are going through this again.  I believe that any child would be lucky to have you as a mother with the big heart and endurance that you maintain.  You and your husband are in my prayers.
Starla