The Importance of Hematological Parameters in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Objective: We aimed to investigate hematological parameter changes in recurrent pregnancy loss patients. Material and Method: Two-hundred and fifty-two patients with at least two abortions admitted to our clinic were included in the study. Patients in Group 1 (n=198) had two consecutive pregnancy losses whereas patients in Group 2 (n=54) had at least three consecutive pregnancy losses. Demographic data and hematological parameters were evaluated retrospectively. Results: When the demographic data were compared, there was no statistically significant difference between the mean ages of groups (p=0.069). In terms of body mass index, gravida, parity, number of living children, there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups and Group 2 was significantly higher than Group 1 (p<0.05). The anticardiolipin antibody IgM and IgG values of Group 2 was significantly higher than the values of Group 1 (p<0.05). In terms of APTT, PT, INR, fibrinogen, active protein-C resistance, antithrombin-3, protein C, protein S values, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: It has been concluded that antiphospholipid antibody screening will be a cost-effective and effective approach in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss