Blighted Ovum Explained: Causes, Diagnosis, and What to Do Next?

[@BacktheBlue60]

Gosh, I've been waiting since 2004 to understand what happened to my pregnancy. No one explained it to me. I wanted that baby desperately, but miscarried. Someone even said "oh, you just had an hysterical pregnancy " I could have slapped her for saying that. I was 42 when I became pregnant, and thanks to you, I understand so much more about it now. My Ob/Gyn at the time gave it the diagnosis of blighted ovum and nothing more. Thank you for doing these videos. Maybe now I can let go of the pain and guilt of the past. 20 years is a long time to hurt. ❤😢

[@joonbug1313]

Just found out my first FET is likely a blighted ovum. I’m so upset but I always find your video so comforting. Thank you

[@CookieCookies-i5j]

Within 2 years i have had 3 separate blighted ovum and its been my worst moments.... I don't have any hopes 😢... But I need your players ❤

[@bern8378]

Love ❤❤and light 💫💫 my dear, I experienced this yesterday. I’ll be going back for a follow up Ultrasound next month, I’m devastated

[@cookierogers3912]

@@bern8378I’m goin through it now too i pray for us all saddest shit ever I will never understand pregnancy.

[@bern8378]

@@cookierogers3912 sorry to hear, you’re not alone. I didn’t know there was such a thing as blighted ovum,all will be fine. I’m still trusting and believing God for another pregnancy.

[@cookierogers3912]

@ I have an 2 year old so I’m def not understanding maybe just not my time yet we got this tho.

[@cindybriceno2826]

At 31 I got pregnant for the first time in May and had a biochemical miscarriage at week 5 after Hcg decreased. Yesterday, I got diagnosed with blighted ovum at 8.5 weeks. Two MC in a row. I don’t think I can go through all that again. I am scared of getting pregnant ever again.

[@dorismbewe9523]

😊 I understand you

[@TheRealZeeNkosi]

I had my first ultra sound at 8 weeks, the baby was there, then today 13 weeks the sack is empty. I'm so heartbroken. Didn't know this was possible.

[@drlorashahine]

@@TheRealZeeNkosi I am so incredibly sorry. It happens to too many - you are not alone and most importantly, it’s not your fault.

[@xandreaaa]

i had a blighted ovum earlier this year - HCG was all doubling nicely and was up in the 30k's when ultrasounds at 6 weeks showed no yolk sac or fetal pole. the 2 week wait to rescan at 8 weeks was excruciating..... just to be met with more failure and misoprostol the week after. here's hoping to better luck next time

[@drlorashahine]

You have my sincerest empathy for the difficult situation you’ve been through🫂❤

[@neltorseloi2698]

My experience in 2021😭😭

[@eug_chandwa]

Going through the same process now

[@eug_chandwa]

Going through the same process now

[@9Apilot]

When this happened to my wife, the way the nurse at the pregnancy center was way too nonchalant about telling her this happened. She was like “hmm. Looks like a blighted ovum. So we can do a d&c or just pass it on its own. Sorry about that.”

[@drlorashahine]

@@9Apilot I am so sorry. When it comes to this sensitive journey, we all need more empathy. ❤️

[@bwalyan4893]

I just discovered this week that I have a blighted ovum.

[@ssembusiwilberforce3979]

It's what an going through l have discovered it today. And an worried what to do after

[@lizziemedina2926]

Thanks for the information. I am right now at 8 weeks after FET and My last scan showed no fetal pole or embryo in the GS. Doctor said that he cannot diagnosed a miscarriage yet because HCG is not droping and is increasing. He scheduled another f-up scan for Friday and I am doing 2 more HCG’s labs. What happens if the HCG keeps rising in this kind of possible Blighted Ovum?

[@katst3403]

how did everything turn out? i am in a similar situation..

[@FonJemia]

I have had 3 blighted ovums in a year my doc prescibed me asprin cardio with folic acid to prevent it from hapening again dont know if it will help

[@Adehlai]

When I had my MMC last year, the US at 6 weeks did not detect a heartbeat and my follow up a week later confirmed the MC. The radiologist report on the scans said it was an empty gestational sac, which was very frustrating for me as I was able to see the screen for my 6wk scan and there was what looked like a fetal pole without a yolk sac. I really struggled every time someone said to me that it was an empty gestational sac because it very clearly wasn’t. There was little reassurance offered and my family doctor even said “you wouldn’t have wanted that baby anyways” (after 2 years of infertility). Sigh.

[@drlorashahine]

I am so very sorry for your loss💔

[@Adehlai]

@ Thank you ♥️ I’m 7+5 with my next pregnancy, so I’ve got my fingers crossed this time!

[@neltorseloi2698]

Since the blighted ovum in 2021 I hv been trying with no luck, soon to undergo HSG procedure and am so anxious since a saw reviews that the procedure is painful

[@dianatay2545]

Same as me. I miscarried in late 2022 and couldnt conceive again. I tried IVF recently but it was not successful. I wondered why I couldnt conceive again

[@neltorseloi2698]

@@dianatay2545 Will pray for you my dear, something will finally happen. It's just that matters of conception are frustrating and a struggle but in the end it shall happen.

[@Alfredo-cs4qb]

Hi.DR.lora..gud.tips.❤

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you so much for watching ❤❤

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

Thank you Dr Lora for many educational videos❤ I had a blighted ovum 4 years ago, thinking that I was 8 weeks but already stopped at 6 weeks

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

At 8 weeks I started spotting, when to the Dr do some ultrasound and found out it wasn't developing since week six. It was devastating 😢

[@drlorashahine]

I appreciate your kind words ❤You have my sincerest empathy for the difficult situation you went through🫂❤

[@drlorashahine]

@@rukayyaibrahim2800 I'm so sorry for what you went through ❤🫂

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

@@drlorashahine thank you so much 💓

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

@@drlorashahine appreciate it 🙏

[@Cherish..2]

Strange that i was never scanned until 11 weeks when the spotting and a little bleeding started, and no doppler before that. Wonder if the doctor was afraid to tell me if my blood test showed a decline and was waiting for nature to take it's course 😥

[@ewelinamajcherek2098]

Thank you doctor. I wish I could watch that explanation when I had a blighted ovum 2 years ago. Now trying with IVF after first unsuccessful transfer. But this week I will start with my second try and preparation for the egg retrieval. I still don´t lose hope, let´s see if the second round works with the better preparartion this time.

[@drlorashahine]

I'm wishing you all the success on your journey 🫂 Thank you for watching❤

[@ewelinamajcherek2098]

@@drlorashahine thank you doctor 🙂

[@neltorseloi2698]

I had a blighted ovum in 2021 and the doctor did not explain what causes it and what it is... It's the worst experience ever because I never bled it was just a brownish discharge then thth was it

[@bwalyan4893]

I just discovered this week that I have a blighted ovum. I'm supposed to be 8 weeks pregnant.

[@melissamaida6556]

Wow. This just happened to me earlier this week and I am still in shock. I've been watching your videos all week. I had a BO from my first IVF FET with a PGT-A tested high grade embryo. My uterine lining tested fine as well. Is the cause most likely due to chromosomal issues despite the testing? And someone told me the silver lining of the BO is that there's a higher likelihood of a successful pregnancy, is this true?

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤🤞🍍

[@Truthbeknownforreal]

How is it considered a pregnancy if the sac is empty and never contained an embryo? If it stopped growing wouldn't it contain an undeveloped embryo?

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching! It’s still a pregnancy and the cells can be too small to see on ultrasound.

[@abzg3362]

Your body is still also very pregnant. All the symptoms are there and you feel pregnant as a result.

[@julybassett3644]

I'm supposed be 8 weeks pregnant meaning 6 no heartbeat my hcg levels were 19534 and next test 21391. Not sure what to think any more also they notice yolk my doctor is not even sure what to tell me. I just want a definite answer of what's going on. Oh my 41 almost 42.

[@katst3403]

same situation, what happened? hope it turned out ok

[@Niiki-uq9rt]

Can we let blighted ovum miscary naturally without medicine

[@shiminath4231]

This happen to me in 20dec 2024 i have to abort it i will never forget this pain in my life