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[0.45] Brigid and Dr Pat introduce today’s episode.

[1.32] Dr Pat explains what the recurrent miscarriage guidelines are for and who developed them.

[2.43] Dr Pat explains what a randomised control trial (RCT) is and how it is used to form guidelines.

[4.40] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about RCTs and ethics.

[5.20] Dr Pat talks about how the new RANZCOG guidelines define what a recurrent miscarriage is.

[6.39] Dr Pat talks about the pros and cons of the new definition and further testing.

[7.11] Brigid talks about how this definition varies in other countries.

[7.30] Dr Pat talks about whether the research offers insight into the reason behind recurrent miscarriage.

[8.27] Dr Pat talk about the screening tests that are done when someone has a recurrent miscarriage under the new guidelines and how these tests may vary depending on each situation.

[9.47] Brigid asks about the changes to the guideline around a routine analysis of the pregnancy tissue.

[10.57] Dr Pat defines thrombophilias.

[13.13] Dr Pat talks about the tests done for antiphospholipid and why it is relevant to know.

[13.39] Dr Pat talks about the new guidelines around genetic testing.

[14.27] Dr Pat talks about the new guidelines around anatomical factors.

[15.14] Dr Pat lists some of the anatomic features the guidelines cover.

[18.30] Dr Pat talks about the guideline that covers hypothyroidism.

[20.40] Dr Pat explains what immunoglobin therapy is.

[21.40] Dr Pat talks about the use of progesterone for recurrent miscarriages.