Q: What can cause a miscarriage at 6 weeks?
A: Over 60% of early miscarriages are due to chromosomal anomalies in the embryo. An early miscarriage is one that occurs between 6 and 12 weeks of pregnancy, or in the first trimester of pregnancy. Keep in mind, that there is nothing anyone could have done to prevent this.
Here are various reasons for miscarriages:
<ul>
<li>Chromosome abnormalities</li>
<li>Immunologic problems (for example, antiphospholipid syndrome)</li>
<li>Uterine abnormalities</li>
<li>Infections</li>
<li>Certain medical conditions</li>
<li>Hormonal imbalance (for example, luteal phase defect): less than 5% of miscarriages</li>
</ul>

Miscarriage, also known as spontaneous abortion and pregnancy loss, is the natural&nbsp;death of an embryo or fetus before it is able to survive independently. Some use the cutoff of 20 weeks of gestation, after which fetal death is known as a&nbsp;stillbirth.&nbsp;The most common symptom of a miscarriage is&nbsp;vaginal bleeding&nbsp;with or without pain.&nbsp;Sadness,&nbsp;anxiety,&nbsp;and&nbsp;guilt&nbsp;often occur afterward.&nbsp;Tissue&nbsp;and clot-like material may leave the uterus and pass through and out of the&nbsp;vagina.

Miscarriage

How often does miscarriage happen? The New England Journal of Medicine studied the rate of miscarriage in 198 pregnancies. 

How Often Does Miscarriage Happen?

An early miscarriage is one that occurs between 6 and 12 weeks of pregnancy, or in the first trimester of pregnancy. What could cause a miscarriage at 6 weeks? 

What Causes A Miscarriage At Six Weeks?

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