Re: Recurrent Blighted Ovum, Please Help.

Posted By Hana on May 23, 1999 at 11:33:36

I am 31 years old now, I have had 3 blighted ovum pregnancies in the last 2 years, the first was in April 1997, & the last is a current one that is scheduled for D/C next week. I have had several investigations done, including TSH, prolactin, endometrial biopsy, lupus antibody, APA, bleeding studies, & everything turned out to be NORMAL. Fetal tissues were sent for chromosomal studies,for the second pregnancy, & the result was Trisomy 16; we were told that this does not repeat itself, & that most likely our next pregnancy will be normal, but wew are now AGAIN faced with another blighted ovum.
I need advice on what to do, my husband & I are healthy, we are planning to send the fetal tissues again for chromosomal analysis, & to seek genetic counseling. Please give us your advice, what else can we do, & how does our chance of having babies look now. I don't want to give up hope, but I feel helpless. Is this situation common, is it at least heard of, did anybody ever have a history like ours, & ended up having children normally, is there anything in terms of investigations that we have to do, & that might have the answers? Please give your advice.

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Posted By hfhs.md.rcs on May 23, 1999 at 18:34:33
Dear Hana:
You are going through a difficult time. There are support systems available beyond your husband, family, close friends(AMEND, RESOLVE, minister/rabbi/priest, social workers, psychologists).
Chromosomal anomalies do not recur with one expection: parents carry a balanced chromosome abnormality. Chromsome studies on the current pregnancy tissue and then on both parents may help give better counselling about the outcome of future pregnancies.
Recurrent miscarriage is a known problem. Like many areas of medicine, we have some understanding of associations, and little answer to the often asked question, "WHY?". Patients who persist are ususally rewarded with a living baby. That does not make the road or the stumbles along the way any easier.
Keywords: recurrent abortion.
This information is provided for education purposes and is not a medical consutlation. If you have specific questions, please speak with your healthcare provider.

[Caroline__0]

Posted By Caroline on May 28, 1999 at 11:59:15
My husband and I suffered our fourth miscarriage (in two years of trying) in March of this year.  It was the second (not consecutive) blighted ovum.  It is a very painful process but we are determined to keep trying.  My thoughts go out to you as I know first hand how difficult it is to keep going through this.  Take heart in the fact that you are still young by today's standards and you have lots more time to keep trying.  I will be thirty this December and that's the one thing I try and hold on to.  It is hard watching people around me have healthy pregnancies though, while I can not seem too and with no explanation as to why.  My biggest consolation is that I do have one son, Daniel, who turned three in March.  People tell that if I did it once, I should be able to do it again.  (He was my first pregnancy.)  I just wanted you to know that you are not alone.  Good luck.










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