Question 1

Just went for 1st ultrasound and found out i had a blighted ovum?

Accepted Answer

A blighted ovum is an empty intrauterine gestational sac. No fetus is identified within the gestational sac. This most commonly occurs when there is a genetic abnormality in this pregnancy and the pregnancy stops developing.

Question 2

Had an ultrasound today,was supposed to be 6w6d but the scan showed a sac that has a gestational age of 5weeks 2days. could it be blighted ovum?

Accepted Answer

It could very well be that your dates are off as well.  I would repeat the ultrasound in a 10 days or so.  In addition, it would be of value to check to hcg levels 48 hours apart to see if rising or not.  If dropping then that is a sign of a non viable pregnancy.

Question 3

I'm positive that i ovulated at least 6.5 weeks ago..today on vaginal ultrasound there s nothing but gestational sac with age of 5 w.blighted ovum ?

Accepted Answer

If you are truly 6 weeks 5 days, one would expect to see a heartbeat. However, sometimes pregnancies implant later than expected so it is worthwhile check in one more time just to be sure even though the odds are not good.

Question 4

Do i have a blighted ovum? cramping, spotting, and back pain. 11 weeks no baby shows on ultrasound just a yolk sac.

Accepted Answer

Your physician can tell you. If it is... The term "blighted ovum" is the wrong word to use in a disappointing situation like this -- i'd prefer the term "anembryonic pregnancy", because it reminds you that nothing magical happened, and that you can go on to be a mother. The placenta formed well & you were spared from baby having a terrible birth defect. I wish you comfort.

Question 5

I had a blighted ovum but i have not miscarried or bleed yet. my doctor said to go back in a week for another ultrasound but can i have sex from now t?

Accepted Answer

You need to ask your MD who is  following your blighted ovum that question, as he/she may be considering a D & C next week and the risk of infection post surgery is higher when intercourse stirs up or contributes bacteria.

Question 6

I'm concerned about a blighted ovum diagnosis and my dr is basing everything on lmp rather than the range of when i had intercourse and conceived. i believe i conceived on or after 6/21. first ultrasound showed nothing in my uterus or on ovaries, hcg was

Accepted Answer

This sounds like a complex problem, and it certainly has distressed you. I would try to arrange a visit on HealthTap prime as there is not enough space in these postings to get enough info to make a diagnosis. Also, there will probably be some back & forth that is necessary. Alternatively, seek a 2nd opinion from another Obstetrician / Gynecologist in ur area with the test results in hand. GL!

Question 7

Fetal pole on 5 wk 5 day sonogram looks abnormal, with a small radiolucent area in the center of a otherwise radiopaque 2mm blob. is it blighted ovum?

Accepted Answer

A blighted ovum is when there is a gestational sac but no fetus at all. Since your sonogram shows a fetal pole it is not a blighted ovum. You will need to keep your follow up sonogram appointment which should be made for next week to see if the heartbeat is seen. An early miscarriage is still a possibility so follow up is needed.

Question 8

I recently had a blighted ovum. i'm now pregnant again and going in for a 7 week ultrasound. will they be able to tell if this pregnancy is viable?

Accepted Answer

that the transvaginal dating confirms 7 weeks, a heartbeat should be detected in a normal pregnancy.  If it is 6 weeks, a heartbeat may or may not be detected, and if it is 5 weeks or less, probably won't be detected even in a normal pregnancy.  This is also assuming that the gestation is otherwise normal in appearance.

Question 9

I had a pelvic ultrasound at 5 weeks 5 days pregnant. the fetal pole compared to others  i've seen looks abnormal to me. could it be a blighted ovum?

Accepted Answer

An intrauterine embryonic pole at 5weeks 5 days is usually a reassuring sign particularly if cardiac activity was also detected and you have no pain, no bleeding..."Blighted ovum" is an unclear and obsolete terminology which is not very meaningful and is rarely used nowadays.
Repeating your ultrasound in 7 to 10 days may provide you more reassurance.

Question 10

Is no pregnancy symptoms means blighted ovum? my hcg level is increasing but i have no symptoms of pregnancy dr schedule ultrasound but i am worried because i concived in 3rd attempt of icsi

Accepted Answer

"No pregnancy symptoms DOES NOT mean blighted ovum". HCG levels that are increasing normally are ususally a very reassuring sign at this point in your pregnancy. The findings of your scheduled ultrasound should provide you with  very valuable information and probably/hopefully answer your concerns.

Blighted ovum ultrasound criteria

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Had an ultrasound today,was supposed to be 6w6d but the scan showed a sac that has a gestational age of 5weeks 2days. could it be blighted ovum?

I'm positive that i ovulated at least 6.5 weeks ago..today on vaginal ultrasound there s nothing but gestational sac with age of 5 w.blighted ovum ?

Do i have a blighted ovum? cramping, spotting, and back pain. 11 weeks no baby shows on ultrasound just a yolk sac.

I had a blighted ovum but i have not miscarried or bleed yet. my doctor said to go back in a week for another ultrasound but can i have sex from now t?

I'm concerned about a blighted ovum diagnosis and my dr is basing everything on lmp rather than the range of when i had intercourse and conceived. i believe i conceived on or after 6/21. first ultrasound showed nothing in my uterus or on ovaries, hcg was

Fetal pole on 5 wk 5 day sonogram looks abnormal, with a small radiolucent area in the center of a otherwise radiopaque 2mm blob. is it blighted ovum?

I recently had a blighted ovum. i'm now pregnant again and going in for a 7 week ultrasound. will they be able to tell if this pregnancy is viable?

I had a pelvic ultrasound at 5 weeks 5 days pregnant. the fetal pole compared to others i've seen looks abnormal to me. could it be a blighted ovum?

Is no pregnancy symptoms means blighted ovum? my hcg level is increasing but i have no symptoms of pregnancy dr schedule ultrasound but i am worried because i concived in 3rd attempt of icsi

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