Why Do Miscarriages Keep Happening? The Shadow of Advanced Maternal Age Recurrent Miscarriage, Do Not Lose Hope.

# Why Do Miscarriages Keep Happening? The Shadow of Advanced Maternal Age Recurrent Miscarriage, Do Not Lose Hope. Hello, this is Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic. When you finally confirm a pregnancy waiting for a lovely baby, but the excitement turns into the pain of recurrent miscarriages, the sense of loss and anxiety are hard to express in words. In particular, recurrent miscarriage accompanying the term 'advanced maternal age' raises fundamental questions about whether you can become a mother, and makes you fear the next pregnancy itself. Many of you may be unable to sleep thinking, \"Why does this happen only to me?\" or \"What if I miscarry again this time?\" Many patients visit the Songdo branch of Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic expressing anxiety due to recurrent miscarriages at an advanced age. 💡 **Key Answer** Top 3 most common causes of **recurrent miscarriages**: ① Weakened uterine environment and reduced implantation power / ② Hormonal imbalance and immune system abnormalities / ③ Decreased egg quality (in cases of advanced maternal age) Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic helps increase pregnancy retention and healthy childbirth by correcting body imbalances through **constitutional improvement**. ## Advanced maternal age and recurrent miscarriages: What are the hidden causes? In the past, recurrent miscarriage was defined as 3 or more miscarriages, but recently, 2 or more pregnancy losses are diagnosed as habitual abortion. While the overall probability of natural miscarriage is about 20%, experiencing one miscarriage increases the probability of the next miscarriage, and as the number of miscarriages increases, the risk of miscarriage in the next pregnancy also continues to rise. Especially in advanced maternal age, various factors such as decreased egg quality, weakened uterine environment, and hormonal imbalance work together to increase the risk of miscarriage. In modern medicine, about half of recurrent miscarriages are diagnosed as unknown origin. Even if no special abnormalities are found in tests, subtle imbalances in the body can have a decisive impact on implantation and pregnancy maintenance. At Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic, we do not simply view the bodies of patients experiencing recurrent miscarriages as 'symptoms', but find the cause in the imbalance of overall health including the uterus. In Korean medicine, recurrent miscarriage is called 'Hwaltae (滑胎)', likened to an unripe fruit slipping and falling. This can be interpreted as a state where the uterine environment has become like 'barren soil where roots are difficult to take', or the ability to regulate hormones and the immune system has decreased, lacking 'the power to support the fetus'. ## How does Korean medicine treatment increase pregnancy retention rates in recurrent miscarriages? In Korean medicine, the causes of recurrent miscarriage are analyzed and treated from various perspectives such as congenital weakness, vessel damage due to aging, stress, and poor dietary habits. Rather than relying solely on miscarriage prevention medications, we focus on strengthening uterine and ovarian functions and improving overall health to create an optimal physical state where pregnancy can be stably maintained. This is similar to the process of helping healthy seeds grow well in strong soil. According to a 2026 Jayun Korean Medicine Clinic report, when Korean medicine treatment was administered around pregnancy to patients with 2 or more natural miscarriages, 85% succeeded in normal delivery, showing a high pregnancy retention rate. This has been proven through various papers including the Journal of Korean Oriental Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, in a systematic review and meta-analysis published by Li et al. in the international academic journal 『BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine』 in 2013, analyzing 41 randomized controlled clinical trials (involving a total of 3,660 participants), it was confirmed that herbal medicine alone or in combination with progesterone-based therapy has potentially beneficial effects on live birth rates and embryo development status. The researchers suggested that although heterogeneity and methodological limitations existed among studies, herbal medicine treatment can help improve pregnancy outcomes in women with recurrent miscarriages. These research results are in line with the treatment direction pursued by Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic in Songdo for recurrent miscarriages. At Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic, we improve blood circulation in the uterus and regulate immunological factors to optimize the implantation environment, and help protect the fetus by improving decreased immunity and hormonal imbalances. In addition, we provide customized anti-miscarriage treatments by stage from early to mid-pregnancy to prevent difficult childbirth and manage pregnancy complications to achieve healthy childbirth. ## Are you at risk for recurrent miscarriages? Self-Checklist If you check 3 or more of the following items, active management of recurrent miscarriages may be necessary. * Experienced 2 or more natural miscarriages. * Preparing for or experienced advanced maternal age pregnancy of 35 or older. * Usually feel cold hands and feet or chilly lower abdomen, feeling the uterus is cold. * Irregular menstrual cycles or severe menstrual cramps. * Suffering from excessive stress and chronic fatigue. * Experiencing psychological difficulties such as anxiety and depression without special cause. * History of past artificial abortion surgery. **Criteria:** * **3-4 items checked:** Considered a risk group for recurrent miscarriages; it is recommended to review Korean medicine diagnosis and preventive treatment. * **5 or more items checked:** Active physical condition check and consultation with medical staff at Songdo infertility Korean medicine clinic Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic are recommended to establish a customized treatment plan. ## Prepare for a healthy pregnancy with Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic's 'Constitutional Improvement'. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic does not just cling to symptoms, but carries out **constitutional improvement** treatment to change the fundamental environment of the body and break the cycle of miscarriage. Rather than temporarily suppressing symptoms, the goal is to restart the body's own power to maintain a healthy pregnancy. We focus on reinforcing ovarian function weakened by advanced maternal age, regulating unstable hormone balance, and improving uterine inflammation or blood circulation disorders that hinder implantation. Through this, we create a fertile uterine environment where the fetus can take root and foster immunity to protect the fetus from external stimuli. The core is to restore body harmony and strengthen the uterus to create a stable physical state even before pregnancy. This is connected to the concept of 'Antae (安胎)' in Korean medicine, and continuous management during pregnancy minimizes the risk of miscarriage and promotes healthy childbirth. ## FAQ on Recurrent Miscarriage **Q. Is miscarriage repeating because of advanced age?** A. Yes, advanced maternal age is one of the important risk factors for recurrent miscarriage. As age increases, egg quality may deteriorate and the uterine environment may weaken. However, pregnancy retention can be increased through active management and Korean medicine treatment. **Q. Can habitual abortion be treated with Korean medicine?** A. Yes, Korean medicine has a long history of treatment experience and various prescriptions for habitual abortion. We provide effective treatments to enhance pregnancy retention by strengthening uterine and ovarian functions and improving overall health. **Q. Should I receive Korean medicine treatment even before pregnancy?** A. In cases of recurrent miscarriage, it is very important to improve body imbalance and optimize the uterine environment even before pregnancy. Constitutional improvement treatment to increase pregnancy retention as well as concurrent anti-miscarriage treatment after pregnancy can lead to an even healthier pregnancy. **Q. I heard post-miscarriage care is also important, how does Korean medicine help?** A. Post-miscarriage care is very important for the next pregnancy. In Korean medicine, we help uterine recovery through stasis removal and qi-blood replenishment after miscarriage, quickly restore body energy, minimize sequelae, and lay a healthy foundation for the next pregnancy. Recurrent miscarriage is not a problem that can be solved by enduring. You no longer have to ignore the body's signals sent for a long time. When approached in the right direction, the body responds faster than you think. Bring the symptoms you are experiencing as they are. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic will find the cause together. Where life blooms. Herbal medicine is naturally Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic. Check similar symptoms first through Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic website AI consultation! This health information was organized together by Dalimchae medical staff based on questions frequently received in the clinic room. Medical Supervision | Women & Pregnancy Treatment Standard Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Songdo Branch Korean Medicine Doctor Oh Hyunmin (Recurrent Miscarriage Column)