One of the terrible consequences of an unsuccessful pregnancy is an undeveloped pregnancy, it is also commonly called dead. Such a pregnancy involves the death of the fetus, which often occurs in the early stages, during the first trimester, but there are no obvious signs of this. That is, a miscarriage for some reason did not occur.
Non-developing pregnancy: causes of its occurrence.
At present, specialists cannot accurately answer the question of why a non-developing pregnancy occurred; it can be difficult to specify the reasons. There are many factors that affect the fetus during pregnancy. All of them can adversely affect development or even lead to death. Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to detect a dead pregnancy in time, as it can lead to serious problems with the health of the woman herself.
Non-developing pregnancy: causes are infectious.
During pregnancy, the female body undergoes significant hormonal changes; therefore, diseases that did not manifest themselves in a normal environment can be activated. Any virus or infection affects the development of the unborn child, and in some cases leads to the death of the embryo. For example, the rubella virus, staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus, as well as herpes are prominent representatives of infections dangerous to the fetus. Infection can directly affect the fetus, acting through the amniotic fluid, or disrupt the placenta, which will affect the development of the future baby.
Non-developing pregnancy: immunological and genetic causes.
There are cases when the fetus of a child is perceived as a foreign body in the body, and antibodies are produced against it that lead to the death of the embryo. In most cases, this phenomenon is single and does not affect the next pregnancy.
The genetic causes of an undeveloped pregnancy include chromosomal and thrombotic disorders. Most often, an anomaly of chromosomes occurs in older women, since with each year of life the impact of an adverse environment is becoming stronger. With increasing age of a woman, the quality of natural selection that leads her body decreases, therefore, the number of abnormal development of the embryo increases. Thrombotic complications, that is, disorders in the organization of blood coagulation occurring at the genetic level, can inhibit the development of the embryo. If miscarriages are repeated repeatedly, then we can talk about compensated translocation. It is found quite rarely in 2-10%.
Non-developing pregnancy: hormonal causes.
Fetal death can occur as a result of disruption of the endocrine system, as a result of which the functions of the corpus luteum slow down. In the system of the female genital organs, circulatory disturbance occurs , therefore, the blood circulation of the fetus itself slows down, which inevitably leads to death. Most often, women encounter such problems, in the body of which there are more male hormones.
Non-developing pregnancy: symptoms.
The occurrence of a frozen pregnancy in the early stages may not be accompanied by symptoms. Sometimes its presence is indicated by reddish discharge, a sharp stop of toxicosis. A woman can feel sudden pain in the lower abdomen, decreased breast sensitivity and basal temperature. A symptom in the later stages may be the lack of movement of the baby.
But an accurate diagnosis can only be indicated by a specialist, therefore, if some symptoms are detected, you should not torment yourself with suspicions. It is necessary to immediately consult a doctor and prescribe an ultrasound.