10 Causes of a Miscarriage
Cause #7: Severe Hypertension
Hypertension is a risk factor for complications during pregnancy. It increases the risk of placental abruption, gestational diabetes, intrauterine growth restriction, and preeclampsia. In severe hypertension, it can also lead to pregnancy loss.
A recent study found that every 10-point increase in pre-pregnancy diastolic blood pressure increases the risk of pregnancy loss by 17 percent. Some of the characteristics of hypertension such as blood vessel impairment and inflammation are known to contribute to pregnancy loss.
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