Infections

[Boo718]

Hi

I have heard that some infections can cause chemical pregnancies. Does anyone know where you could get checked for infections and what you could ask them to check for? I have no symptoms of anything but wonder if it’s worth looking in to xxx

[Millbanks]

Hi lovely, alongside the ERA test you can also have the EMMA test which looks at the microbiome in your uterus. This can tell you if the bacteria in your uterus is balanced and if not you can take probiotics to sort it out. I’m not sure this would cause a chemical pregnancy but it’s worth asking the question.

Xx

[Llizzie]

In addition to Millbanks’ suggestion my husband had a semen culture which picked up BV (gardnerella) and ureaplasma. There are some suggestions that BV can worsen IVF outcomes for women (and they certainly have an impact on sperm quality).

If either of you have a test, do both get treated if anything is picked up as they are passed between the two of you - our urologist said if one of you has it, then you both do. We were both on two sets of antibiotics for two weeks and I took some Canesflor on top. x

[Hoping20]

Hi Boo, my fertility nutritionalist has suggested that I take the ALICE and EMMA test as I’ve had 3 embryo transfers (1 resulted in a missed miscarriage and the other 2 were BFNs). It’s just another investigation to try to figure out what is going on. If you do take these tests and your results are fine, then it might be worth while your partner taking a sperm DNA fragmentation test. Hope this helps. Take care.