Patient's question:
I am 8 weeks pregnant. The last time I had a check-up, everything was fine, but today the doctor said that my embryo has stopped growing. Now I just have to wait for it to expel on its own. I can't believe it. I went to two hospitals for check-ups, and the results were the same. What are the symptoms of embryonic arrest?Doctor's answer:
Most cases of fetal demise show no symptoms, while some people may experience a recurrence of early pregnancy symptoms. For example, symptoms like nausea and vomiting that were previously present may suddenly disappear, followed by symptoms such as abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding shortly after. You have visited two hospitals, and both said the possibility of an error in diagnosis is very low. Currently, you can either wait for the embryo to naturally expel or undergo a D&C procedure. Early fetal demise is mostly caused by chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.