"The same thing that a baby is not given" "Recurrent miscarriage" is also expanded support October 7, 6:56

As part of measures to counter the declining birthrate, the government is considering expanding insurance coverage for infertility treatment, and plans to expand the current subsidy system until it is applied.

On the other hand, there is no national subsidy system for the treatment of recurrent miscarriage and stillbirth even if pregnant, and no studies have been conducted to expand insurance coverage.

Some people with "recurrent miscarriage" have said that "the pain of not having a baby will not change" and are calling for increased support along with infertility treatment.

Recurrent miscarriage, premature birth, and stillbirth, which are pregnant but the fetus does not grow up, are increasingly being able to give birth if the cause is clarified and appropriate treatment is given, but the cost of examination and treatment is high, and The challenge is that it is not generally well known.



According to support groups, the cost of giving birth to a woman with recurrent pregnancy loss is about 1.2 million yen on average, including the cost of sharing.



The government is considering expanding insurance coverage for infertility treatment, and in the meantime, has announced a policy to expand the current subsidy system.



Regarding this move, people with recurrent pregnancy loss and support groups have called for increased support for recurrent pregnancy loss.

A 37-year-old woman living in Chiba Prefecture became pregnant four times during the year and a half until June, but was unable to give birth due to miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, and was diagnosed with recurrent miscarriage by a doctor.



It is said that it has cost more than 500,000 yen for examinations and treatments so far.



Regarding the government's expansion of insurance coverage for infertility treatment, the woman said, "I thought it would be nice if medical treatment outside the insurance for recurrent pregnancy loss could be applied together. I think it will deepen the understanding of those around me. I want you to proceed. "

In addition, Tomoko Kudo, the representative of the support group "Recurrent Miscarriage Sodatenet", said, "Infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss are exactly the same in the sense that they cannot have a baby, so we should also look at recurrent pregnancy loss. I would like you to create a society where people who want to have children can give birth. "

Parties also have a mental burden

A 37-year-old woman living in Chiba Prefecture became pregnant four times during the year and a half until June, but none of them gave birth.


My doctor diagnosed me with recurrent miscarriage.



In the news, I learned that Prime Minister Suga had announced a policy to expand insurance coverage for infertility treatment, and said, "I thought it would be good if medical treatment for recurrent pregnancy loss was also covered. It is said that expectations have risen that treatment for recurrent miscarriage may also be targeted, saying, "I think it will be saved."

So far, women have spent more than 500,000 yen on examinations and treatments.

I didn't know the exact cause of recurrent pregnancy loss and had two uninsured tests.

The amount of money for each session was as high as 122,000 yen and 88,000 yen.



I went to a distant hospital with a specialist, relying on SNS information, with the sadness of repeating miscarriage surgery and the physical and mental burden.

It is said that women were gradually cornered.

Regarding this situation, the woman said, "In the end, I'm still looking for something that has no answer, so it feels like a quiz that doesn't melt forever, and it's always very frustrating. I'm worried that I'll have another miscarriage even if I get pregnant. I had no choice but to catch the news that I was pregnant and gave birth, and it became very difficult for me to say, "Isn't it possible for everyone to do what they normally do?"



On top of that, "I think that the spread of awareness will deepen the understanding of those around us, and if more research is done and the number of hospitals specializing in recurrent pregnancy loss treatment increases, I think it will be of great help in the future. He said that making more people aware of the existence of "recurrent miscarriage" would lead to the creation of an environment in which he could receive sufficient treatment and support.

Regional difference support group "national support" in the subsidy system

According to the support group "Recurrent Miscarriage Sodatenet" made by people with recurrent miscarriage, the cost of giving birth to a woman with recurrent miscarriage is about 1.2 million yen on average, including the cost of sharing. That is.



The number of local governments that subsidize part of the cost of testing and treatment is increasing, such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government subsidizing the cost of testing for recurrent pregnancy loss up to 50,000 yen, but the amount varies depending on the region and the subsidy system is The reality is that many local governments do not have one.

Tomoko Kudo, the representative of "Recurrent Miscarriage Society," said, "I want you to be able to receive the same support no matter where you live, and I think it is best to have the government support you. I think that having social support will give me an opportunity to move on. "



On top of that, "Infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss are exactly the same in the sense that you cannot have a baby, so I would like you to pay attention to recurrent pregnancy loss as well. By all means, create a society where people who want children can give birth. I want you to do it. "

Doctor "About 80% give birth with proper treatment"

We asked Dr. Toshitaka Sugi, who is familiar with recurrent miscarriage.



Dr. Sugi said, "The causes of recurrent miscarriage are, for example, chromosomal abnormalities, thyroid diseases, uterine shape abnormalities, etc., and the blood coagulation system that makes it easier for blood to clot is the most common. The risk of illness increases. "



"There are times when a cure has not yet been established, but it has been fairly established in the last 10 years or so. If you perform an accurate test, make a proper diagnosis, and treat it, you will have about 80% of the birth." I will.



On top of that, "4% of women experience two miscarriages, which is a number that cannot be ignored. Many patients have both recurrent miscarriage even if they become pregnant while undergoing fertility treatment." He emphasizes the need for assistance.