Patient's question:
Pregnancy at 55 days, ultrasound examination only showed a gestational sac of 1.81.71.4 cm, no yolk sac observed. Fetus and fetal heart present. Blood test detected very low progesterone level (9.86). Other indicators are normal. No signs of miscarriage.Doctor's answer:
In your case, it is possible that the fetus has stopped developing, and the fetus has died inside the uterine cavity. Common causes of fetal death include umbilical cord abnormalities, fetal malformations, and maternal diseases that lead to incomplete placental function and insufficient oxygen supply, resulting in fetal hypoxia and death. If the dead fetus remains in the uterus for too long, it can cause maternal coagulation dysfunction, leading to uncontrollable postpartum hemorrhage during delivery, which poses a significant risk to the mother. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment are essential. It is recommended to induce abortion as soon as possible to avoid causing maternal DIC.