blighted ovum/open forum

I was told by my dr last week that I have a blighted ovum. We opted to not do a d & c just yet and wait a couple of weeks to see if I m/c naturally. My hcg levels are still high. My question is ...how long until the process begins or I stop feeling pregnant?I havent had any bleeding. I still have all the symptoms and am just curious. Feel free to use this as an open forum, I know its hard sometimes to get your questions in. Hope everyone is having a good tuesday!

[SNORCHY]

I was also told I had a blighted ovum almost 2 weeks ago. I did start bleeding on 9/2 and still no m/c...so I guess it can take a while! Hope you're doing okay.

[mslkpage]

I was 12 weeks along when an u/s revealed the pregnancy was a blighted ovum. No spotting, cramping, or bleeding at all. I don't think there is a set answer on this- it may happen soon, or it might take a couple of weeks. I chose the D&C because I was so far along and the sac was pretty big. My doctor worried that I might hemorrage if I m/c'd naturally.

I'm sorry you're going through this- I know how hard it is.

[lynb]

How high are you hcg levels? Are they still increasing? Doubling? Mine are going up steadly, but not doubling. I'm mentally preparing for a m/c b/c of other symptoms. I have an u/s on Thursday to see for sure. I'm 6w1d.

[ANDREASOLIS2]

My levels were at 46000 last week. I should be 10 weeks right now. They are not doubling but they were going up "nicely" accordiny to my dr. Good luck to you. I had an ectopic in May-it was hard for me to accept that everything was going to be ok this time. Guess i had a feeling. But good luck to you. I wish you the best!

[Jenny10146]

I have a question for you all.  I m/c earlier this month 9/1 and I got a blood test last tues 9/5 and my hcg level was around 120...I got another test done yesterday 9/11 and the i'm at 8 how long does it take to get back to 0?

[ANDREASOLIS2]

thanks for responding. I guess only time will tell. It's hard to think I'm not pregnant..but we'll get through this. Thanks again and good luck to everyone!

[waiting1977]

I also found out I had a blighted ovum - it was my first pregnancy and my husband and I were devestated.  After a lot of reading I felt comfort in knowing that its nature's way of ensuring a healthy pergnancy.  I was 7 weeks when I did an u/s and was diagnosed but I waited for 2 weeks just to make sure.  3 u/s and blood tests both confirmed it was a blighted ovum.  At this time I was very distrought so I opted for a d&c becuz I didnt want to prolong anything and I felt that I needed it to be over with.  The doctor said she thought it was the best thing for me to instead of waiting - which might have took weeks.  The d&c went fine thank God and I am ttc again.  Baby dust to all!!!!

[krushing]

I too had a blighted ovum in March of this year.  My doctor suggested the D&C instead of waiting on a natural miscarriage.  So, I did the D&C and everything is fine now.  Like you, my husband and I had never heard of a blighted ovum and was devastated.  But, after reading the internet, we found that it is fairly common and just because this happened, doesn't mean it will happen again.  Good luck to you!

[Jenny77]

I had a blighted ovum too. I was 12 weeks when i went for an appointment and no heartbeat with dopplar, so they did an u/s and found a sac that measured 8 weeks, but the baby stopped developing before that too. I was devastated. I had no bleeding or cramping either, and was still having symptoms of pregnancy too. I chose the D&C since it had already been so long and it just wasn't happening naturally, my D&C was at exactly 13 weeks and there was never any signs of m/c even then. Its totally up to you to wait it out or to get the D&C later on. If you start losing it emotionally though, don't feel guilty if you decide on a D&C. Mine went really well and I am glad I didn't have to wait any longer to have it all be over with. 13 weeks was long enough.
  Also, I truly believe I did have a baby growing in me, and I was pregnant. Medically, a blighted ovum is just like any other pregnancy that turns into a m/c. For a long time I thought I was not really pregnant or that my m/c was not as "real" as someone who saw the heartbeat already, but that is just not true. A blighted ovum is in every way a true pregnancy, its just that our babies stopped developing earlier than some others do. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. It really took me a long time to come to grips with it and I still, over a year later, miss that baby and wish I got to know him/her.

[Lilu]

I just had my 2nd m/c and when I was told I would miscarry (due to a blighted ovum as well) I was told on a Wednesday and I started bleeding and everything on a Sunday. So it took 4 days for me but she told me that my HCG levels were really low. It was 77 and then it went down to 64. So if your levels are high it could take a while. I had all the symptoms for the 4 days and have some symptoms still. My progesterone was really high. Well I hope everything goes well for you. I know how you feel. Good luck with everything.

[ErikaS]

I was 10 weeks, almost 11 before I started to bleed naturally.

[Red_Rose]

Im sorry to hear of all ur losses. I hope time proves to be a healer, and that although ul never forget, that the pain gets less.

I hope u dont mind if I ask a little question. I had a tvs recently, if I had a blighted ovum would I have been told on the day? I havent had hcg in a while (since march) but had a pos (faint but def there) end of march long story after but my stomach has still been getting bigger even tho all the while Ive been told Im not preg, I keep seeing faint but there pos on and off since, and have had what seems like could be tissue since then also (whatever it is Ive never had it before but I have it every month just small bits.)

Sorry to ask, if you wouldnt mind, ur thoughts and experiences would be appreciated.

[krushing]

In my case I was told the day of my transvaginal u/s that it was a blighted ovum.  I also had HGC tested that day as well.  Due to the fact that my levels were not doubling like they were supposed to and after doing the u/s my doctor said it was a blighted ovum.  He said to have the D&C because my levels were continuing to go up and there was no telling when I'd m/c naturally.

[Crritter]

I'm sorry to hear you're going throught this.  I had a blighted ovum and it was diagnosed at 11 weeks.  I had already started to bleed, which is why I had the u/s a week early.  I waited a few days, but was told it could take weeks, and I had terrible morning sickness at that point still too.  I waited it out 3 days and then took cytotec to help dialate and speed up the process  (same thing they used in my induction for my son).  I was okay knowing that I would be at home when it happened, no way did I want to go through that at work, and I really couldn't take much time off, so I did it over the weekend and moved on.  I m/c 6/1 and am now 10 weeks 5 days pregnant and this time they did find a baby on the u/s!  Keep your chin up and take your time to grieve don't rush yourself.

[Red_Rose]

Ive read its quite common but I know it doesnt make it easier. I agree just take ur time, and when ur ready try again.sticky baby dust to all!

[Red_Rose]

p.s. thanks for ur reply krushing. I guess in a way if u have a D&C its a definate end where as ud be feeling pregnant for all that time til mc. Everyones dif tho and maybe would want that feeling. I dont know what I would want. When I lost mine at 34 weeks I was induced, I didnt even have signs of mc but it didnt even occur to me to wait, I dont think I could of...

[vsentz]

My case is very similar to many of you guys here. I had my BO discovered when i was 12 weeks or so, 3 days later i was scheduled for a DNC. It was very quick, and painless. The only pain that remained was the psychological one. It's been 3 months and at the beginning i also thought i just had an imaginary pregnancy.....and nothing inside....but i DID have a baby, his hb was very weak (95) at 6 weeks so, he passed away very early and everything else kept growing.
Anyway, my baby will come back to mommy's belly some day, and in the mean time, she will keep her hands (mind and heart) busy with daddy, grandpaw and grandmaw, and his "furry brothers and sisters" lol.
Good luck to ya girl, go for it if you decide to do so. It will be quick and you will close it easier than just wait. =)

[PCoyne]

I was just told yesterday 7 weeks with a BO how long does this take to miscarry naturally my doctor said that he would rather my body discard it naturally.  Its very stressful knowing that its still in there but w/ no life how do you cope and move on.

[katie26]

Hi I'm in a situation that has me sooo worried. I found out I was pregnant this past monday and later that day had an ultrasound. I'm 100% sure I got pregnant on 8/22. The ultrasound showed only the gestational sac, so the Dr ordered I get another ultrasound in a few days. My Hcg level was 3400. On Thursday I went back and got another ultrasound that showed the same thing. They did another hcg test and I get the results Monday, and have another ultrasound on the 28th. I'm so nervous.. does anyone know if at roughly 5-51/2 weeks I should be seeing more than just the gestational sac? Should the yolk sac and fetal pole be there too? I really haven't had pregnancy symptoms other than being tired but that was the same for my pregnancy with my son until I was 3 months pregnant. Could I have a blighted ovum or is it too early to worry?

[PCoyne]

On the web-site ob-ultrasound it stated that most cases a fetal sac and pole are usually not seen until about 6 -7 wks gestation, I wouldn't worry so much everyone develops differently, your HCG levels are good and as long as they double you should be fine.  Best of luck to ya.

[Aniecey]

I to had a Blighted Ovum, i found out at my 10 week appointment that my uterus was smaller than what it should have been, so my doctor gave me an US later that week and told me it was a BO i was devistated and so was my boyfriend this would have been his firs child. I know that my body is capable of making babies because i havw three small children, but i am terrified to try again.

[heartbroken79]

i just came across this forum and i know exactly what everyone is going through and has already been through i found out i was pregnant last october (oct 2009) and my hubby and i were over the moon this was going to be our 1st child together i already have a daughter who is 11 years old next month (june 2010) i started bleeding at 11 weeks went for an u/s and we were told it was a blighted ovum like most women i didnt know what this was i blamed myself as i conceived the week before i went on holiday in sept 09 i know now it wasnt my fault but it didnt make me feel any less guilty at the time i had a DnC at 13 weeks (dec 10th 09) i cried as they put me to sleep and i was still crying as they brought me back round heartbroken wasnt even the word for how i felt it was way past that i felt as though no1 understood me or how i was feeling my head was all over the place for weeks after i thought i would never be able to feel happiness for the grief which engulfed me then i had some spotting on the 28th/29th of dec (09) and i felt totally gutted i knew then that the pregnacy was over and my cycle was getting back to normal i still felt pregnant sore boobs tiredness moodswings tho i was still doing pregnancy tests every week all coming back neg until the 25th jan(10) it was positive the spotting on the 28th/29th of dec had actually been implantation bleeding i didnt know what to feel my heart soared at the thought of another little life growing inside me but my stomach sunk to my boots at the thought of going through again what i'd just been through but i had nothing to worry about i was 1 of the lucky 1s im now 22 weeks pregnant babys growing bigger and stronger every single day they have been keeping a closer eye on me this time more scans and more midwife appointments i heard the heart beat a few weeks ago for the 1st time and it was music to my ears also the baby is so active i just thank god every day for the little life growing inside me i would also like to give hope to other women out there who have suffered like we all have and to say please dont give up hope if its for you it wont go by you and your body will be pregnant as soon as its ready
much love and hugs to all
xXxxXxxXx

[LogiesMum]

I'm having a sad time with this too. I went last week for an ultrasound following very slight spotting, the sonographer could only see a large gestational sac (im 12 weeks today) and no yolk sac or fetal pole. The GP has told me this is a blighted ovum. I have had no further spotting or cramping. My husband and I are beside ourselves, this was a very wanted second pregnancy (we have a happy, healthy 3yo son).  Is there any way that this diagnosis can be wrong? I still feel pregnant and they aren't recomending D&C.

[heartbroken79]

im so sorry for your loss
i dont think they will have got it wrong im so sorry if they have scanned you and told you there is no yolk sac or fetal pole then the sac is empty that happened to me as well i was scanned about 3/4 times after i was told about mine just to make sure there was no baby but by 12 wks you can actually start to make out the face and hands i was scanned at 6wks 8 wks 10 wks and 15 wks with my current pregnancy and by 10wks i could see the features on the babys face quite clearly have they asked you back for a follow up u/s?? if they have they will suggest 1 then and go through the other options with you if you would prefer medication would you prefer it to happen at home or in hospital i chose to have the DnC i felt it had already dragged on for far to long it didnt make it any easier i still felt as though i was killing my very much wanted baby as well even though it was just an empty sac i think what made it even harder was i had no problems with my daughter everything was so straight forward i concieved and 9 months later she was born i think i just took it for granted everything would have been fine 2nd time round
hope your feeling better soon
xXxxXxxXx

[Bradells]

Hi Guys, i was just reading your posts and i know exactly what you are going through. Over a week ago i had an ultrasound whihc showed a blighted ovum, as i continued to have symptoms well and truely a over a week later, my gp suggested we do my Hcg levels to my suprised my first level was 72,000 then 48houirs later it was 92,000. I would be measuring about 8 1/2 weeks. I had another u/s today whihc showed a small yolk sac but no pole. I have been referred onto a gyn who over the phone siad we need to talk about this before we take it any further with surgical intervention. I am so confused and just want to have this nightmare over, why can't anyone give me a direct answer. Has anyone had theses types of levels. I am so confused.

[Bampf]

I am in the same boat as you.  At 7.5 weeks (June 15th) I had an ultrasound which had not yolk sac or fetal pole.  At  8.5 weeks(June 22nd) it was still an empty sac.  At both visits my Dr was suggesting d and c, blood testing, or wait a week for another sonogram.  I was not ready to throw in the towel since I've read about misdiagnosed blighted  ovums.  I mentioned what I read, and he said that the internet was unreliable and what I was reading was not probably believable.  I have been waiting to get into another office for 3 weeks waiting for paperwork that the previous office wasn't sending.  Now I have to wait another 3 weeks to get seen.  I just started spotting the past 3 days and I don't know what to think.  Is there a baby, is there not?  I don't want to wait weeks longer and then have to have a d and c anyway.  I'd rather find out for sure what is going on, then speed it up with drugs or something.  All this waiting is killing me.  We have tried to get pregnant for 5 years.  Did 3 months of fertility treatments last year before going broke.  Had surgery to help with fertility, and then our first pregnancy is lost?  It is just brutal to go through this.

[rnjeni]

I got pregnant last winter around Christmas. I started bleeding at 6 weeks, had a low progeterone, and was then watched. At 7 weeks I had an ultrasound that showed a fetal pole and heart flutter. Later that week my HCG tanked by 10,000. We waited 10 days, nothing happened, my symptoms went away, and then I had an ultrasound the morning of my D & C to make sure.  Since then I got to a fertility MD...found I had stage 4 Endo and had it removed. I got pregnant on my first try after that, and at 5 weeks was doing well. At 6 weeks they saw a sack, but nothing had progressed. 6w 3d the sack looked elongated and the MD scheduled me for a D & C. I asked the next day what my HCG was, and it had doubled since the last one. Now I am going in for a 3d ultrasound before going through with the D & C for sure. I don't want to abort what might be my child. But I don't want to hold on to a failed pregnancy either. 2 in one year is heart wrenching though.