two miscarriages this summer-what am I doing wrong? - Page 2

[JaneS]

Originally Posted by Lady Lilya

The low dose aspirin thing is what they did before they could test MTHFR status. With the MTHFR gene variations, you need a lot more folate (not folic acid!) to avoid having micro-clots. Since the blood vessels for the placenta are so tiny, they are easily clotted. They found aspirin reduced that, but upping your folate would get to the root of the problem, if you have an MTHFR gene variation.

I was able to get the test ordered by my gyno. I also got my folate tested, and homocysteine.

aspirin (which is also a chemical the body needs to detox) may overwhelm already comprised methylation

[Lady Lilya]

Yeah, that's the complaint I have about giving aspirin to all people over middle age. Yeah, some of them have clotting issues and those will be reduced. But it just causes or worsens other issues.

They really need to individualize care a lot more. It is obvious that I got my copies of the MTHFR gene variation from both sides. Shouldn't my parents and grandparents be checked for folate and homocysteine status? Should they be on a high green leafy diet? (Actually, my family loves green leafies and eats a ton of them. Probably why they are in unusually good health for their ages.)

[A&A]

Originally Posted by Lady Lilya

The low dose aspirin thing is what they did before they could test MTHFR status. .

There are other genetic mutations, as well, that can cause hyper-coagulation. Factor V Leiden and Factor II prothrombin are a couple of others.

[Lady Lilya]

Yeah. I was kinda trying to show how they use blanket recommendations rather than individual investigation of the situation. You really have to push if you want customized care.