Blighted Ovum

Alternate Names : Anembryonic Pregnancy, Preclinical Abortion

What can be done to prevent the condition?

In most cases, nothing can be done to prevent this condition. In the case of repeated early egg deaths, both partners may want to get genetic testing and genetic counseling.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

The main long-term effects are related to mental distress. This is more often a problem if the condition occurs more than once, in which case it is very emotionally distressful to the people involved.

What are the risks to others?

There are no risks to others, as this condition is not contagious. Those women with repeated early egg deaths might have a genetic problem. This problem may sometimes be passed on to the child if a regular pregnancy occurs.