What is a miscarriage?

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy within the first 16 weeks, most commonly within the first 12 weeks. After 16 weeks, it is referred to as stillbirth or intrauterine fetal death (IUFD), depending on the exact stage of pregnancy and medical context.

For many women and couples, this is a profound and emotional experience. It often occurs unexpectedly, at a time when there is hope and anticipation. It is entirely understandable that this can lead to feelings of grief, uncertainty, and sometimes guilt.

At the same time, it is important to know that miscarriage is relatively common: approximately 10–15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Although emotionally difficult, this does not necessarily mean that there is a permanent problem with fertility.

In many cases, there is a medical explanation, and further investigation can help provide insight and reduce the risk of recurrence.

Preventing miscarriage requires a broad and individualized approach. By looking not only at isolated symptoms but at the overall picture — including hormonal balance, cycle quality, and underlying medical factors — it is often possible to identify points for treatment.

The multifactorial approach of FertilityCare, with a strong focus on improving cycle health, provides a targeted and evidence-based pathway to increasing the chances of a healthy and successful pregnancy.