Possible effect of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for unexplained secondary recurrent miscarriage
Joint Authors
Shihatah, M. A. M.
Christiansen O. B.
Sad, F. A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2003), pp.93-97, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2003-12-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objective.
To review the role of intravenous immuno¬globulin (IVIG) in the prevention of recurrent miscarriage (RM).
Methods.
In a prospective controlled clinical tria], 40 women with a history of unexplained.
RM were treated with IVIG, according to a specific protocol and compared to another 40 women who had the same condition and treated with tender loving care and vitamins only.
The birth of a child of more than 28 weeks gestation was considered a successful outcome.
Results.
The overall success rate was 60 % in the IVIG group compared with 52.6 % in the control group (P = 0.65).
The success rates for women with primary RM were 56.3 % for IVIG group and 68.8 % for the control group (P = 0.72).
The success rates for women with secondary RM were 62.5 % and 41.7 % respectively (P = 0.25).
None of the pre¬vious results is statistically significant.
Conclusion.
Women with unexplained RM in general have a good prognosis.
IVIG did not improve the progno¬sis significantly in the total group of patients compared with controls.
However, further investigations are needed to explore whether the 21 % therapeutic benefit of IVIG in patients with secondary RM indicates that the treatment is efficient in this subset of patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sad, F. A.& Christiansen O. B.& Shihatah, M. A. M.. 2003. Possible effect of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for unexplained secondary recurrent miscarriage. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 12, no. 2, pp.93-97.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-571525
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sad, F. A.…[et al.]. Possible effect of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for unexplained secondary recurrent miscarriage. Qatar Medical Journal Vol. 12, no. 2 (Dec. 2003), pp.93-97.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-571525
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sad, F. A.& Christiansen O. B.& Shihatah, M. A. M.. Possible effect of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for unexplained secondary recurrent miscarriage. Qatar Medical Journal. 2003. Vol. 12, no. 2, pp.93-97.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-571525
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 97
Record ID
BIM-571525