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

Re: Blighted Ovum that won't abort

From: Sarah (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 May 2001 17:06:01 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 23 May 2001, Jennifer wrote: >
>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.
>
>--
>Jennifer
>

Hey, thanks! I thought it odd aswell, but I called her after the urine test (that read negative) and she said 'Oh, it's probably a blighted ovum'. Very odd. Well, I've tested negative for pregnancy twice now (with a week between each test and well after the alleged fertilization). Any other suggestions? I'm studying biology and I can't even figure this one out..

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Sarah sarhmor@hotmail.com

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