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Recurrent pregnancy loss is common. Approximately 15% of all clinically recognized pregnancies result in miscarriage Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is defined as 3 consecutive Pregnancy Losses prior to 20 weeks from the last menstrual period, 1% to 2% of women will be affected. As the risk of subsequent miscarriages is similar among women that have had 2 versus 3 miscarriages, and the probability of finding a treatable etiology is similar among the 2 groups, most experts agree that there is a role for evaluation after 2 losses.