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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks PPs. I have had two miscarriages. At people's advice I made an appt with an RE to get tested and see if anything is amiss. But would it be better for me to see an MFM specialist? (Getting pregnant isn't the problem for me.)[/quote]

The thing is, RE's are better equipped to follow the pregnancy in the first several weeks; an MFM will meet you beforehand and then see you at 8 weeks, just like most every other OB. They just tend to have more specialized knowledge and will see you more frequently during pregnancy.

In general an RE is better equipped to diagnose/treat a luteal phase defect, or lining issue, or a progesterone issue, or a thyroid issue. (though for the latter you may still get referred to a regular endocrinologist.) For example, while my first MFM thought my TSH of 4.2 was fine, the RE was very clear it was not fine. I also was able to come in for betas to show that my pregnancy was progressing normally, progesterone levels for the same, and weekly ultrasounds until I was released to my MFM at 8 weeks.

My later miscarriage was determined to be a chromosome issue at 9.5 weeks.

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