A 32-year-old woman, gravida 4 para 0, comes to the office for evaluation of recurrent pregnancy loss. She has had 4 consecutive spontaneous abortions with the same partner. The patient has menstrual cycles approximately 28 days apart, with light bleeding for 2-3 days. She has no chronic medical conditions and takes no daily medications. The patient does not use tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs. Results of her hysterosalpingogram are shown in the exhibit.
Failure of which of the following processes is the most likely underlying mechanism of this patient's condition?

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A 32-year-old woman, gravida 4 para 0, comes to the office for evaluation of recurrent pregnancy loss.  She has had 4 consecutive spontaneous abortions with the same partner.  The patient has menstrual cycles approximately 28 days apart, with light bleeding for 2-3 days.  She has no chronic medical conditions and takes no daily medications.  The patient does not use tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs.  Results of her hysterosalpingogram are shown in the exhibit.  
Failure of which of the following processes is the most likely underlying mechanism of this patient's condition?

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The Answer is D

A 32-Year-Old Woman, Gravida 4 Para 0, Comes to the Office