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“It is generally assumed that recurrent miscarriage may be due to progesterone deficiency, hypothyroidism or vitamin E deficiency and should be treated in theses cases with progesterone, thyroid extracts and vitamin E respectively. In theory, thyroid therapy appears to be the least well-founded…” quote by Hans Selye
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“It is generally assumed that recurrent miscarriage may be due to progesterone deficiency, hypothyroidism or vitamin E deficiency and should be treated in theses cases with progesterone, thyroid extracts and vitamin E respectively. In theory, thyroid therapy appears to be the least well-founded, especially when applied to women without manifest signs of hypothyroidism, yet among the measures mentioned above it is most frequently claimed to have been successful.”

Hans Selye

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Treatments for recurrent miscarriage often lack solid evidence, especially thyroid therapy without clear symptoms.

In simple terms: Some miscarriage treatments aren’t well proven.

Key Takeaway

Critically evaluate medical recommendations.

Themes

medicine pregnancy evidence‑based practice

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

educational clinical.

When to use this quote

  • obstetrics
  • prenatal care
  • clinical decision‑making
  • patient counseling

Key Concepts

clinical uncertainty risk‑benefit analysis patient autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports each treatment?
  • How can patients make informed choices?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on unproven therapies can cause harm.

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