Blighted ovum

28Sep07

A blighted ovum, or anembryonic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg never develops an embryo after attaching itself to the uterine wall. The gestational sac, however, continues to develop until a spontaneous miscarriage occurs or a dilatation and curettage is done.
Signs and symptoms:
The usual signs of early pregnancy may be present (missed period, nausea, [...]

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