Is this RPL?

[Anonymous]

2 first trimester miscarriages due to blighted ovum, 1 miscarriage at 15wks due to trisomy 18. Since there is a known cause for the 3rd miscarriage is this still counted as 3 back to back miscarriages and diagnostic of recurrent pregnancy loss?

[Anonymous]

I would not consider a blighted ovum a miscarriage since an embryo never formed, but it would still be cause for concern for me and there’s no reason you can’t see a doctor and proceed with testing.

[Anonymous]

Yes it counts as RPL for testing and treatment purposes. In your case (as was in mine), seems like it’s an egg/embryo quality issue.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, I was thinking in terms of how to proceed next and qualifying for additional testing. When looking at miscarriage information I see statistics around “1 is super common and not cause for concern, 2 back to back raises concerns of higher likelihood and 3 is very concerning” in terms of fertility odds.

[Anonymous]

Yes, and three losses should qualify you for ivf coverage from your insurance if you have it in your policy. However, beware that MD BCBS denied me coverage because according to them if I was getting pregnant (even if losses) then I didn’t have infertility. They will find whatever loophole they can to deny coverage. It’s shameful, on so many levels. Gaslighting a woman that she’s fertile when she can’t carry the babies beyond first trimester.

[Anonymous]

Thank you. I’m so sorry to all that are battling for it out with insurance. I think mine has a $5,000 limit (aetna/ fed) but looking to learn more all the same for next steps planning.

[Anonymous]

Yes this counts as RPL. I will say that having reasons makes your case more hopeful than unexplained RPL