Genetic Basis of Chromosomal Abnormalities in Recurrent Miscarriage Cases

Authors

  • AHRIYA DWI AFRIANA Faculty of Medicine, Wijaya Kusuma University, Surabaya
  • HARYA NAROTTAMA Faculty of Medicine, Wijaya Kusuma University, Surabaya
  • EVA DIAH SETIJOWATI Faculty of Medicine, Wijaya Kusuma University, Surabaya
  • HERNI SUPRAPTI Faculty of Medicine, Wijaya Kusuma University, Surabaya
  • RETNO DWI WULANDARI Faculty of Medicine, Wijaya Kusuma University, Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30649/htmj.v23i2.654

Keywords:

Keywords : recurrent pregnancy loss, chromosomal abnormalities, genetic basis, translocations, heteromorphisms

Abstract

Abstract

Recurrent miscarriage (RPL) is defined as the loss of two or more pregnancies before the 24th week of pregnancy. Various factors contribute to RPL, including genetic abnormalities such as chromosomal abnormality. This study aims to ascertain the genetic basis of RPL. This study was an observational descriptive study. Data were collected retrospectively from medical records of patients with RPL at the Medical Genetics Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Wijaya Kusuma University Surabaya, from 2014 to 2023. The study population consisted of patients with a history of two to three recurrent miscarriages, with the exception of patients with TORCH infection. The results showed that of the 41 patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, comprise of 17 (89.4%) men and 20 (90.9%) women had normal karyotypes, while 2 (10.4%) men and 2 (9.09%) women showed abnormal karyotypes. The chromosomal abnormalities identified were reciprocal translocation between chromosome (6;13) and heteromorphism on chromosome 9. The results showed the importance of knowing the genetic basis of RPL as a basis for providing genetic counseling.

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Published

2026-06-01

How to Cite

AHRIYA DWI AFRIANA, HARYA NAROTTAMA, EVA DIAH SETIJOWATI, HERNI SUPRAPTI, & RETNO DWI WULANDARI. (2026). Genetic Basis of Chromosomal Abnormalities in Recurrent Miscarriage Cases. Hang Tuah Medical Journal, 23(2), 233–243. https://doi.org/10.30649/htmj.v23i2.654

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