This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Blighted ovum' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s ...

A blighted ovum happens when a fertilized egg attaches itself to the uterine wall, but the embryo does not develop. Cells develop to form the pregnancy sac, but not the embryo itself. In normal cases, ...

Answers from Yvonne Butler Tobah, M.D. A blighted ovum, also called an anembryonic pregnancy or anembryonic gestation, occurs when the early embryo stops developing, is resorbed and leaves an empty ...

Q: My home pregnancy test was positive, but the doctor did an ultrasound and said I had a “blighted ovum.” I’ve never heard of this. What is it and what does it mean for future pregnancies? A: When ...

What causes a blighted ovum? What symptoms can I expect? Blighted ovum is an older term for a certain type of pregnancy that leads to an early miscarriage. It's now known as an anembryonic (an-em-bree ...

At six-and-a-half weeks into my pregnancy I was told I was no longer pregnant. The reason given was a blighted ovum.