YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2001: Re: Blighted Ovum that won't abort

Re: Blighted Ovum that won't abort

From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 May 2001 15:38:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 23 May 2001, Sarah wrote: >
>Hi. I'm 17 and I thought that myself and my boyfriend of 2years became
>pregnant while using contraceptives (just so that you know we're
>responsible), and technically conception must have occured because I've
>been missing my period since mid-March. I've visited my doctor whom I
>cannot reach now. She sent me for 2 preg tests (urine and blood) 49
>days after 'conception' and both have come back negative. My doctor
>suggested that I might (sort of a glimmer of hope) have blighted ovum,
>which is when the embryonic sac attaches to the uterine wall, but no
>embryo develops inside (usually resulting from chromosomal
>abnormalities). I've read lots about this, but only what I can find out
>about women who have trouble concieving because this is their type of
>miscarriage... Now, I haven't miscarried yet, and I was wondering if I
>should let this go... I haven't been able to reach my doctor and I
>might not get the chance for another week. I would now be 10 weeks
>along. How does this affect my health? Has anyone else ever had this
>happen to them?

I'm confused as to why your doctor would have suggested that you might have a blighted ovum if tested negative for pregnancy. With a blighted ovum, you will have positive pregnancy tests if not both urine and blood, certainly blood. You really need to get ahold of your doctor. If she isn't available, get another one in her practice/clinic. The only way (that I am aware of) to rule out a blighted ovum is through ultrasound. I had one last year and had a D&C done because I did not spontanously abort. You may need the same. good luck.

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Jennifer

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