An ablated egg, or spoiled egg, occurs when a fertilized egg develops only a placenta but no embryo, usually due to chromosomal problems. Symptoms include a missed period, positive pregnancy test, and early pregnancy symptoms, but hormone levels do not rise as expected, and an ultrasound shows an empty sac. Cramping and bleeding may occur, and miscarriage usually happens naturally, although medical assistance may be necessary. Women who have had an egg removed can still have successful pregnancies in the future, but further diagnostic tests may be necessary if fertility problems develop.
An ablated egg, also referred to as a spoiled egg, occurs when a fertilized egg develops only a placenta but no embryo. This is thought to occur mainly due to chromosomal problems with the fertilized egg. A pregnancy test is often positive and other early pregnancy symptoms may also be present, although hormone levels usually do not rise as expected and an ultrasound will show an empty sac. Cramping and bleeding may be present, signaling a potential problem, prompting the patient to seek medical attention. Any questions or concerns about having an egg removed or individualized treatment options should be discussed with a doctor or other medical professional.
When an ablated egg is present, the woman usually misses a period and has a positive pregnancy test. Early pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue, and breast tenderness, are also common. When the empty placenta stops growing, pregnancy symptoms lessen or disappear altogether. This can cause emotional distress and lead the woman to seek medical attention.
A woman who has had an egg removed may not find out for several weeks that pregnancy is not viable. It is often detected at the first scheduled ultrasound. If cramping, bleeding, or spotting occurs, the condition may be diagnosed a little earlier. When an ultrasound is done, it becomes obvious that the gestational sac is empty and there is no actual pregnancy.
Most cases of having an egg removed will result in a miscarriage, as the body recognizes that the pregnancy cannot be sustained. Miscarriage occurs naturally, although medical assistance may sometimes be necessary. Prescription medications may be given to help the body expel the empty placenta.
Frequent blood tests may be done after a removed egg is diagnosed to make sure that pregnancy hormones are decreasing in a normal way. If this does not occur, there is a relatively high chance that the body will not be able to adequately expel all of the placental tissue. In this case, a minimally invasive medical procedure known as a D and C may be performed to remove the remaining tissue.
Most women who have had an egg removed are able to have successful pregnancies in the future. If fertility problems develop, further diagnostic tests may be ordered to make sure there is no internal damage to the reproductive organs. If you have repeated miscarriages, there may be an underlying medical condition that needs to be treated medically or surgically.
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