What causes blighted ovum (anembryonic pregnancy)?

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Chapters:
0:00 What is a blighted ovum?
0:39 What causes blighted ovum
0:50 The most common cause
1:36 Age of egg source & risk for miscarriage
2:05 Risk for loss based on age (graph)
2:26 Testing to determine cause of loss (POC)
3:21 Eliminate risk for miscarriage
3:41 Questions for your doctor

Join Katie Lee Hornberger, CGC, a certified genetic counselor, as she explores the complex topic of blighted ovum pregnancies. With personal experience and professional insight, Katie delves into why anembryonic pregnancies occur and how chromosomal abnormalities contribute to miscarriages, including blighted ovum.

She provides specific risks for miscarriage in pregnancy and highlights the option of genetic testing on pregnancy tissue which may help explain the underlying cause of miscarriage. Katie encourages viewers to discuss POC (products of conception) testing with their doctors for valuable insights.

Throughout the video, Katie offers compassionate guidance, emphasizing the significance of seeking medical support, especially for those experiencing recurrent miscarriages or fertility challenges.

While there's no guaranteed prevention for blighted ovum, Katie provides viewers with actionable steps for informed decision-making.

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