A pregnant woman, having learned about the fading of the fetus, experiences a strong nervous shock. In addition, she will have to go through a long process of recovery of the body. It is not surprising that after experienced many women have a fear of a new pregnancy after an undeveloped pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to study the possible causes of the development of pathology and try to avoid them in the future.
Pathology Features
A non-developing pregnancy means that the embryo for some reason does not develop and die. Pathology occurs most often in the first trimester. Fetal freezing most often occurs between 3-4 weeks, 8-11 and 16-18 weeks.
Symptoms of an Undeveloped Pregnancy
A woman is not immediately able to detect a problem. One of the most pronounced signs of fetal fading is spotting spotting. In women, menstruation ceases during pregnancy, and when the fetus stops developing, the embryo no longer requires nutrition. Pregnancy-supporting progesterone ceases to be produced in the right amount, and partial endometrial rejection occurs. Fading of the fetus is also accompanied by such signs:
- decrease in basal temperature;
- mammary glands return to their previous state;
- constricting pain;
- toxicosis stops abruptly.
Unfortunately, saving the child will not work. A woman is cleansed of an undeveloped pregnancy, after which she will need time to recover. The probability of motherhood in the future excites every woman. After a full recovery, the chances of becoming pregnant and having a healthy baby increase to ninety percent.
Causes of Fetal Fading
The exact causes are unknown, but we can distinguish such factors that provoke pathology:
- overdose of drugs;
- surgical interventions: operations on the pelvic organs;
- bad habits;
- anatomical features: uterus of irregular shape, myoma, weakness of the cervix;
- infectious diseases that are accompanied by high temperature (these include: chickenpox, rubella, and others);
- rhesus conflict: women with negative rhesus are more susceptible to the development of pathologies;
- severe stress;
- immune disorders: increased blood coagulability, problems with blood vessels;
- genetic and chromosomal abnormalities that are incompatible with life.
Sometimes pathology appears for no apparent reason. Therefore, no one is safe from it, especially women after thirty years who have had an ectopic pregnancy, frequent abortions.
Examinations after an undeveloped pregnancy
After the fetus freezes, a woman goes through a complex curettage procedure. To restore the body, it is necessary that at least six months pass. Most women are able to become pregnant after an undeveloped pregnancy in 80-90% of all cases, normal gestation with the subsequent birth of healthy children is possible. But if the cases of fetal fading were repeated two or more times, then both parents need to undergo an in-depth examination in the clinic.
After an undeveloped pregnancy, the doctor may prescribe:
- undergo an ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs;
- pass an analysis on the compatibility of partners;
- to reveal the level of gocysteine, autoantibodies and rubella antibody titer in the blood of a woman;
- Examine thyroid hormone levels
- pass a swab from the vagina for infections;
- make a histological analysis.
Monthly after non-developing pregnancy
Fetal freezing is a moral and physiological shock for a woman. Even when the embryo is rejected spontaneously due to developmental defects, hormones fail in the body. Curettage refers to surgery that can cause complications. Even a well-performed procedure leads to a jump in hormones in the blood.
Menstruation carries the function of updating the uterine mucosa. But after curettage, the body needs some time to recover. In the absence of complications, new menstruation will come in 30-45 days after cleaning, a maximum of 2 months. The time depends on the age of the patient and the term of the terminated pregnancy.
Small discharge may appear at an earlier date. A woman may confuse them with the onset of menstruation, but most likely this is the result of the healing of the injured surface of the uterus. Allocations should not be plentiful, and also be accompanied by acute pain and an unpleasant odor. These signs may be signs of infection, so you should immediately consult a doctor.
When can you plan a pregnancy after an undeveloped pregnancy?
The body of a woman needs some time to recover. The interval between pregnancies depends on the period at which the fetus died. On average, a woman needs from 6 to 12 months. During this period, she must undergo a complete medical examination to identify the causes of the pathology. This is important to prevent relapse.
Physiologically, a woman can become pregnant almost immediately, so it is important to monitor contraception during this period. In the first 3 months, she has an increased risk of developing a pathology in the child. And also during gestation, such deficient conditions as anemia, hypovitaminosis, hormonal disruptions, and a decrease in immunity can develop. But there are exceptions when, after an undeveloped pregnancy, you can become pregnant and give birth to a healthy baby at an interval of less than 3 months after curettage.
Fetal freezing after IVF
The largest percentage of non-developing pregnancies occurs as a result of artificial insemination. Most often this happens before the 8th obstetric week. In this case, the woman does not feel any signs of an undeveloped pregnancy. After IVF, she can feel a breakdown, mood swings and fever.
Fetal freezing after such a procedure occurs in 10-15% of cases. The doctor usually warns the woman about the possibility of failure. Depending on the term of termination of pregnancy and the patient’s health, the recovery period can last up to 1 year.
Since artificial insemination can be unsuccessful, the eggs left after IVF that are ready for implantation are frozen and can be used for repeated insemination. They can be stored for up to 5 years. According to statistics, cryotransfer after non-developing in the early stages of pregnancy is completed successfully.
Restoring the body with folk remedies
Fetal pregnancy is a serious stress for a woman's body. Therefore, it is important during rehabilitation to restore it as much as possible. To do this, you can use folk remedies:
- Pine uterus. After an undeveloped pregnancy, it helps to solve a number of problems with reproductive function in women. It can be consumed as tea with honey and lemon. Stop taking it with the onset of pregnancy, because in this case it can be harmful.
- Red brush. Grass has a positive effect on the female reproductive system. But it can not be taken together with hormonal drugs, during menstruation, during pregnancy. It can cure infertility, and douching treats colpitis and erosion.
- Sage. Take grass before planning pregnancy. It helps to normalize the thickness of the endometrium, promotes the maturation of follicles, improves the functioning of the ovaries. The course of treatment takes about 3-4 months.
What medicines can prescribe?
After the curettage procedure, the doctor may prescribe “No-shpu” to reduce pain and prevent the accumulation of blood clots in the uterine cavity. The doctor may prescribe antibacterial drugs, among which the most common is Genferon. After an undeveloped pregnancy, it is used to prevent infection and an early recovery.
With severe uterine bleeding, oxytocin injections are prescribed. On the 14th day after the curettage procedure, a woman should undergo examination by a gynecologist and 10 should do an ultrasound.
Doctor's actions after detecting an undeveloped pregnancy
In each case, the treatment methods will be different. Sometimes a doctor can wait until a woman naturally decreases the level of placental hormones and a miscarriage occurs. But this tactic is used only in the early stages. If this does not happen, then the doctor prescribes special drugs. Their action is aimed at stimulating miscarriage. But they can be used only until the second month of pregnancy and under the supervision of a doctor.
The most common is surgical treatment in a hospital:
- vacuum extraction - the procedure is carried out using a special vacuum pump;
- curettage - curettage of the uterine cavity, which is carried out in late pregnancy.
After the procedures, the woman undergoes antibiotic therapy. To restore the body, the doctor can prescribe the intake of vitamin complexes and drugs to strengthen the immune system.
Prevention of missed pregnancy
To avoid a recurrence of pathology, a woman should lead a healthy lifestyle, avoid stress, hard physical work. This will contribute to speedy rehabilitation and better overall health. And also she should adhere to the following recommendations:
- Prepare in advance for pregnancy. To do this, she must pass all the necessary tests and ultrasound.
- Take hormonal medications as prescribed by your doctor to maintain a new pregnancy.
- Do not come in contact with hazardous toxic chemicals. Take medication only after consulting a doctor.
- When pregnancy occurs after an undeveloped pregnancy, the expectant mother should try to avoid large crowds. This will help to avoid infectious diseases that are transmitted by airborne droplets.
So, fetal freezing can occur in any expectant mother. But the most at risk are women after 30 years, who often have abortions after infectious diseases after IVF. Re-pregnancy after an undeveloped pregnancy should occur no earlier than after 6-12 months. It is important to remember that the next attempt in 80-90% of cases ends with the birth of a healthy baby.