WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 1997: Re: blighted ovum

Re: blighted ovum

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 21 Apr 1997 17:41:33 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 21 Apr 1997, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>In a message dated 97-04-21 09:18:30 EDT, you write:
>
><< diagnosed with a blighted ovum when i had a miscarriage...what is that?
> i cannot find the definintion in any of my books. this happened last
> november
>
> I am 38 years old and pregnant again 1 month....do you think this is
> likely to happen again?
>
> thank you >>
>
>Hi Loriann,
>
>First of all, my sympathies on your miscarriage. It must have been a very
>rough time for you. I'm sure the wonderful doctors on this forum will be able
>to give you more information, but I thought I'd share with you what I was
>able to find until they are able to answer your questions. A blighted ovum is
>a fertilized egg that stops developing at an early stage. Since each egg is
>separate and unique, I wouldn't think that this is a problem that is likely
>to recurr just because it happened once. At the same time, increased age (at
>least gynecologically speaking!) increases the risks of any pregnancy, so
>your chances may be slightly greater than someone else. I wish I knew more! I
>did a quick internet search this morning, but wasn't able to find much.
>
>Congratulations on your second pregnancy...I hope that all goes well and that
>you'll be mommy to a healthy, happy baby in 8 months!
>
>Darcy

Couldn't have done better myself! Presuming no hormone irregularity (e.g. low progesterone level), your chance of a pregnancy loss is no greater than anyone else...approximately 20% (17-25% depemding upon the study). Remember, you can't cause a miscarriage and you can't prevent one by your activity, so good luck, enjoy this one and try to relax (Marchbein Speech #83 on pregnanct loss ;-) )

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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