A number of women with Recurrent pregnancy loss at reduced antioxidant protection may contribute to early pregnancy loss.[13] Given the data on selenium, the findings of other studies and the suggested selenium deficiency in the Western Cape, this study was undertaken to determine whether selenium deficiency was present in women with RPL and to compare this group to women with an uncomplicated obstetric/pregnancy history. In view of the proven value of determining micronutrients and other substances in hair, the hair selenium status was measured as a reflection of long-term nutritional status.