Miscarriage figures are generally quoted as one in seven to as high as one in five pregnancies. A very slight increase in miscarriage rate may occur when assisted reproductive technology is used. In the large majority of cases there is no obvious answer as to why a miscarriage has occurred, and in most cases no cause is ever found. The miscarriage rate does not appear to change for a second or third miscarriage, with the odds being practically the same, or may be just a little less, following three miscarriages. Miscarriage is an emotionally difficult event to all.
Some people appear to recover rapidly, and quickly seek to become pregnant again.
Others find it much more difficult. Miscarriage following infertility treatment tends to complicate the process even more. However, each miscarriage must be seen as individualised to the individual and the couple in its effects, rather than more or less difficult due to infertility factors. After death they should be encouraged to see him, touch him, and hold him. He should be given a funeral, a grave, and, when possible, a name.