Lovenox injections are sometimes used during fertility treatment to reduce the risk of miscarriage or to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Lovenox is an injectable medication which prevents the formation of blood clots in the body. Below, we will take a look at when Lovenox injections are used in fertility treatment, and how they can be helpful.

Fertility Treatment and Lovenox Injections

Recurrent Miscarriage Caused by Blood Clotting Problems

‍Recurrent miscarriage can be caused by a variety of problems, and in some cases no specific cause is identified. A significant proportion of women who have recurrent miscarriages have a problem with the immune system called antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), which is thought to increase the risk of miscarriage by increasing the chance for blood clost to form in the uterine blood vessels. Other problems not related to the immune system, known as thrombophilias, can also increase the risk of blood clots. Doctors can order blood tests to identify whether or not a clotting problem is a cause of miscarriage.In women with APS or thromobophilias, it is thought that blood clots near the forming embryo, eventually cutting off the blood supply to the embryo. Giving Lovenox injections to women with increased risk for clotting may increase the chances of a live birth. Lovenox may be given after a positive pregnancy test, or injections may begin after ovulation and prior to embryo implantation.

‍Prevention of DVT After Surgery

‍Surgery is sometimes used to increase the chances of pregnancy in women with infertility. Procedures to address problems in the uterus or fallopian tubes can greatly increase the chances of conception and prevent miscarriage. However, surgery can also increase the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition which can cause serious complications such as pulmonary embolism.Women who have surgery as part of their fertility treatment frequently receive Lovenox injections immediately prior to the surgery, which minimizes the risk of DVT. Your doctor will make the decision on whether or not to prescribe Lovenox based on your risk factors and the nature of the surgery.

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