Patient's question:
Dear Expert:Hello! I would like to know that my husband had a child during his marriage, who has now grown up and passed away. I met and married my husband two years ago, and I am also of marriageable age. In late 2008, I accidentally became pregnant. At that time, I had no preparation and was taking a herbal decoction to treat uterine fibroids (which contained ingredients like gecko) while trying to carry the pregnancy. After taking the medicine for nearly two months, I discovered I was 45 days pregnant with a heartbeat and fetal pole, and immediately stopped taking the medicine. However, it was ultimately found that the pregnancy was arrested, and the baby only developed to around 50 days before naturally miscarrying. I was very heartbroken.
Since 2009, I have been taking care of two seriously ill elderly people at home, and I have felt my stamina declining, often sweating profusely, experiencing qi deficiency, and having weak legs. At the end of last year, the two elderly people passed away, and I have not been able to fully recover my health yet. In July of this year, I accidentally became pregnant again. Although I often go to the hospital for careful examinations...
Doctor's answer:
In your case, this is called a missed miscarriage. There are many possible causes, such as chromosomal abnormalities, autoimmune resistance, reproductive tract infections, uterine malformations, environmental factors, etc. A missed miscarriage does not have a point in preserving the pregnancy; an abortion procedure is necessary. After the procedure, breastfeeding for one year is recommended before trying to conceive again. Before conception, both partners should undergo preconception testing to understand factors that may be beneficial for pregnancy.The impact of fetal demise on patients is very significant. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. At the same time, dietary issues should be given more attention, with a focus on light and nutritious foods. We hope that patients with fetal demise can receive professional treatment.