Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: IVIG as a Treatment Option
For some patients with an immune-related cause of recurrent miscarriage, IVIG infusion therapy is used to help support a healthy pregnancy.
What is recurrent pregnancy loss?
Recurrent pregnancy loss refers to two or more consecutive miscarriages, and affects a meaningful number of couples trying to conceive. While there are many possible causes, ranging from genetic to hormonal to structural, some cases are linked to immune system factors that affect how the body responds to pregnancy.
Working through the possible causes with a reproductive specialist is an important first step, since treatment depends heavily on what's actually driving the losses.
How infusion therapy helps
For patients whose recurrent pregnancy loss has an immune-related component, IVIG is sometimes used with the goal of modulating the immune response in ways thought to support a healthy pregnancy, typically as part of a broader treatment plan directed by a reproductive immunologist or maternal-fetal medicine specialist.
Because the evidence and appropriate use of IVIG for this purpose is specific to certain patients and circumstances, treatment is closely coordinated with your fertility or OB specialist rather than used as a standalone approach.
Exploring treatment options for recurrent pregnancy loss?
Our physician-led team can provide IVIG infusion therapy coordinated closely with your fertility specialist.
Call (551) 336-5580This article is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Treatment decisions should always be made with your physician based on your individual diagnosis and health history.