The overall risk of miscarriage is 10-15% for all women.
In some instances, your practitioner may choose to prescribe anti-diabetic medication such asmetforminin an effort to treat PCOS.
Is It Possible to Prevent a Miscarriage?
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In most cases, it is not possible to prevent a miscarriage.
In many cases, miscarriage is due to a genetic abnormality.
If a fetus has a nonviable chromosomal abnormality, nothing can be done to prevent a miscarriage.
If you have ahigh-risk pregnancy, your healthcare provider may place you on bed rest or pelvic rest.
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