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Medical Conditions - Blighted Ovum

A blighted ovum, otherwise called anembryonic pregnancy or anembryonic gestation, is when the embryo in the early stages stops growing and gets resorbed, leaving the gestational sac empty. It usually occurs between week 8 and 13.

All blighted ovum Q&A

My hCG level dropped from 130 to 9. Am I still pregnant?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me put forth a few facts. Beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a hormone produced by the fetal cells. The level of hCG doubles every 48 hours.

My hCG levels are low. Is pregnancy possible after blighted ovum?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I hope you are doing fine. I went through your reports (the attachments were removed to protect the patient's identity).

Does bleeding post positive pregnancy test mean miscarriage?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about that and it sounds like a miscarriage. That day when urine was tested, mostly the second line was not as dark as the first.

Does my gestational sac of 0.3 inch suggest a blighted ovum?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on the ultrasound report you have provided, here is a second opinion. What your report shows is gestational sac size is 0.

Answered By
Dr. Ali Osman

Dr. Ali Osman

What to do if there is no fetal heartbeat at 10 weeks?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The diagnosis of a blighted ovum or molar pregnancy can be easily confirmed on the scan. If in doubt, an MRI can confirm the diagnosis.

How to plan future pregnancy with 'blighted ovum' diagnosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.com.

My ultrasound showed no fetus pole and yolk sac. Is it blighted ovum?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for the previous loss. This time again it does not look very promising. Usually, by six weeks of pregnancy, fetal heart beat should be seen on the scan.

Can a fetus survive despite an abnormally shaped gestational sac and no heartbeat?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com, I can understand your concern. Usually during six to seven weeks of pregnancy, the gestational sac is regular or smooth and the baby can be seen with a heartbeat.

TVS shows empty gestational sac with no pain or bleeding. Do I need medical help to expel it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would advise you to repeat your scan after one week as your beta hCG has progressively increased.

Answered By
Dr. Ridhi Narang

Dr. Ridhi Narang

What is blighted ovum? Is D&C a must for it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At 6 weeks and beyond we expect a fetal pole or yolk sac to be visualized on USG. By 7 weeks, we must see the cardiac activity.

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