Abstract

Globally, infertility rates are increasing, and more couples need fertility treatments to achieve a pregnancy. Recurrent miscarriage is defined differently around the world, referring to two or three consecutive pregnancy losses up to 24 weeks of gestation. In this study, we examined the investigations and treatments for men and women who have infertility and go on to experience recurrent miscarriage. We also examined international guidelines discussing RM and infertility, to see if there were any particular recommendations regarding support or treatments. We found that, while women and men experiencing RM after infertility do appear in studies, these studies are often small and few high-quality studies such as randomized control trials are available. Just one qualitative study captured the experiences of women who have had RM after infertility. The international guidelines on RM do not consider women and men with infertility. These findings demonstrate a distinct gap in the literature, informing us that more research is needed in this area and that women and men with infertility experiencing RM need greater consideration and support.