What are the symptoms of a blighted ovum (anembryonic pregnancy)?
Mar 02, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
The main symptoms of a blighted ovum include the sudden disappearance of breast tenderness and early pregnancy symptoms, along with vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal pain. In cases of blighted ovum, the fetus generally cannot be saved. A blighted ovum mainly refers to a condition in which fetal development suddenly stops during the developmental process, with no detectable fetal heartbeat, fetal bud, or ovarian cystic fluid. There are many possible causes for a blighted ovum.
The main symptoms of a blighted ovum include the sudden disappearance of breast tenderness and early pregnancy reactions, along with vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal pain.
A blighted ovum is a relatively serious condition. When it occurs, the fetus generally cannot be saved. A blighted ovum refers to a situation in which the embryo suddenly stops developing during gestation, resulting in the absence of a fetal heartbeat, fetal bud, or ovarian fluid. There are many potential causes, including inadequate corpus luteum development, chromosomal abnormalities, frequent exposure to harmful substances, and viral infections. To help prevent a blighted ovum, it is essential to have regular prenatal checkups at the hospital during pregnancy, maintain healthy lifestyle and dietary habits, avoid staying up late, ensure sufficient sleep, and minimize prolonged exposure to electronic devices that emit radiation, such as computers, mobile phones, and televisions.
In terms of diet, pregnant women should avoid foods with excessive preservatives, such as snail rice noodles, spicy hot pot,火锅 (hot pot), and sour-spicy rice noodles, to prevent adverse effects on the developing fetus.
