What is fetal demise? What are the causes?

Patient's question:

What is the cause of fetal demise? What factors contribute to it? What is the cause of fetal demise? What factors contribute to it?

Doctor's answer:

The main causes of fetal demise are as follows:
  1. Genetic factors: If there are chromosomal abnormalities or genetic defects, common ones include abnormalities in sperm or egg chromosomes.
  2. Insufficient hormone secretion to support embryonic development, leading to death.
  3. Viral infections during pregnancy, exposure to radioactive substances, toxic chemical agents, taking medications prohibited during pregnancy, high temperatures, microwaves, noise, excessive stimulation, etc.
  4. Maternal factors: Uterine cavity abnormalities that prevent the embryo from growing, poor constitution or diseases, incompetent cervix, luteal insufficiency, endometriosis, immune factors, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, etc.

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