Age is the main risk factor for miscarriage, according to a study. The probability that a pregnancy ends in a miscarriage among women under 20 years old exceeds 10%, according to the National Institute of Demographic Studies. It then decreases, but reaches up to 23% at 45 years old. The age of women…
Age is the main risk factor for miscarriage, according to a study. The probability that a pregnancy ends in a miscarriage among women under 20 years old exceeds 10%, according to the National Institute of Demographic Studies. It then decreases, but reaches up to 23% at 45 years old. The age of women is the main factor associated with the frequency of miscarriages, a phenomenon still poorly understood, notes a study by the Ined (National Institute of Demographic Studies) published on Wednesday, August 26. Between 10 and 14% of pregnancies end in this spontaneous interruption, according to this analysis by the National Institute of Demographic Studies, which relies on the results of two surveys as well as administrative data from the National Health Data System. The vast majority occur during the first trimester of pregnancy, only 8% occur after 14 weeks of amenorrhea. The probability that a pregnancy ends in a miscarriage among women under 20 years old is 'relatively high', exceeding 10%. Among pregnant women aged 35, 8% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage, a proportion that reaches 14% for those occurring at 40 years old and 23% at 45 years old. In contrast, the risk 'varies little' depending on the level of education or the financial situation of women. A care 'often felt as inadequate' The care received in emergency gynecological care 'is often felt as inadequate by those who receive it' for a miscarriage, notes the study. There is a 'discrepancy' between the 'expectations' of these patients and 'the care they receive'. They regret, in particular, a care received in a hospital environment 'sometimes poorly adapted', in a service that also welcomes pregnant women or those giving birth. They also deplore a lack of information on the course of treatment and a lack of medical follow-up. 'These findings highlight the need to rethink the care provided during an early pregnancy stop', notes the study, which notes a 'hint' of 'change', with the upcoming publication of new recommendations. Since September 2024, women who have experienced a miscarriage can benefit from a paid leave without a waiting period. You can now prioritize the display of Franceinfo articles in Google search results. How does it work? (New window)
