What are the Causes of Miscarriages By: Onuegbu Charles Izundu

What are the Causes of Miscarriages By:

Miscarriage is a common vicious phenomenon among married women all over the world today, and this factor has brought a lot of pains and agony to marriages; and as a result, Onuegbu Charles Izundu, conducts a terse research on the issue; his findings are hereunder submitted.

 

First of all, what is a miscarriage?

 

Miscarriage fined:

Madu (2020, p1) defines miscarriage as, ‘the expulsion of a conceptus at any stage of gestation when the conceptus is not capable of surviving independently’. Simply put, miscarriages are pregnancies that are lost before their actual time of delivery.

 

When a pregnancy ends before 20 weeks of gestation, it is referred to as a miscarriage or spontaneous abortion. It frequently occurs as a result of chromosomal abnormalities in the growing foetus and is particularly common during the first trimester.

 

Symptoms of miscarriages can include, but not limited to the following:  cramping, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding. Although a woman has little control over the majority of miscarriages, various risk factors, including smoking, drinking, and having certain medical problems, might raise the likelihood.

 

The Actual Causes of Miscarriage

Miscarriage can be caused by various factors. Some common causes include:

1. Chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus,

1. Hormonal issues or problems with the placenta,
2. Infections during pregnancy,
3. Trauma or injury,
4. Certain medical conditions like diabetes or thyroid issues, and
5. Uterine or cervical problems

However, in many cases, the exact cause of a miscarriage isn’t known, but, the above enumerated are explained further as:

 

1. Chromosomal abnormalities: The most common cause of miscarriage, often due to extra or missing chromosomes in the fetus.

 

2. Hormonal problems: Issues like luteal phase defect or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can disrupt pregnancy.

 

3. Uterine or cervical issues: Abnormalities in the uterus or cervix, such as a weak cervix, can increase the risk of miscarriage.

 

4. Infections: Certain infections like bacterial vaginosis or rubella can increase the risk of miscarriage.

 

5. Immunological factors: Autoimmune disorders or Rh incompatibility can cause miscarriage.

 

6. Environmental factors: Exposure to toxins, radiation, or certain chemicals can increase the risk.

 

7. Medical conditions: Certain conditions like diabetes, thyroid disease, or hypertension can increase the risk of miscarriage.
8. Lifestyle factors: Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and obesity can increase the risk.

 

9. Age: The risk of miscarriage increases with age, especially after 35.

 

10. Trauma or injury: Severe physical trauma or injury can cause miscarriage (Meta AI, 2025, p. 1).

 

References:

Madu, A. E. (2020). Miscarriage: A concise analysis of a changing trend. https://www.remedypublications.com.

 

Meta, AI. (2025) The causes of miscarriages. https://www.remedypublications.com