Silent miscarriage is a rare phenomenon that causes emotional and physical distress in parents, in particular mothers. As its name suggests, this type of miscarriage happens without any obvious symptoms and can put the mother’s life in danger. Early treatment of missed abortion prevents severe bleeding, abdominal pain, and infection of the reproductive system. Therefore, it is important to know more about this problem and its complications.
Miscarriage means the sudden loss of an embryo in the first three months of the pregnancy. The unexpected abortion comes with cramps, fluid discharge, pain in the back, dizziness, and abnormal bleeding. Taking tests, quitting unhealthy habits, and having vitamins and hormonal medications before and during the pregnancy reduce the risk of miscarriage.
Recurrent miscarriage is a rare condition when the mother loses her fetus in two or more consecutive pregnancies. Repeated miscarriage happens due to immunologic and metabolic disorders, uterine issues, etc. This problem can be treated by medication, assisted reproductive technologies, and uterine surgery.
A uterine polyp is a tissue developed on the endometrium lining. Large polyps lead to infertility as the embryo cannot attach to the embryo and grow naturally. Factors like hormonal disorders, advanced age, genetics, elevated blood pressure, etc., cause uterine polyps. This health issue can be treated by taking hormonal medications or hysterectomy.
Varicocele surgery reduces scrotum pain and treats infertility; however, it may cause hydrocele, damage to the scrotum’s vein, testicular atrophy, or testicle inflammation. Varicocelectomy is done in various ways, including open surgery, microsurgery, laparoscopy, and embolization, but the safest method is laparoscopy surgery.
Blighted ovum or anembryonic pregnancy happens when the embryo doesn’t develop in the gestational sac. This problem usually has no symptoms and can only be detected through ultrasound imaging. After the abortion, the doctor removes the pregnancy tissue through dilation and curettage (D&C) or with the help of medications.
Small ovarian cysts rupture without any sign and resolve on their own. But when the large cysts pop, women feel severe abdominal pain, bleeding, bloating, sharp pain in the back, and lightheadedness. A ruptured ovarian cyst is detected by ultrasound, urine or blood test, endocervical culture, and CT scan.
Having a healthy and nutritious post-IUI diet increases the chance of pregnancy and live birth. Foods containing protein, fiber, vitamins, and Omega-3 should be added to your table after IUI. Have more leafy vegetables, legumes, fresh fruit, chicken breast, egg, and seeds, and avoid refined carbs, artificial sweeteners, and junk food during this period.
Premature menopause doesn’t have a definite treatment yet, but some methods are being used to reduce its side effects, such as menstrual problems, vaginal dryness, and irregular ovulation. Usually, doctors prescribe hormonal medications, antidepressants, lubricants, and multivitamins to lessen the complications of premature menopause.
Sperm freezing is suggested when there is a problem with the male reproductive tract, and it’s worsening. It is also used when the father should get chemotherapy in the future, is prone to testicular cancer or azoospermia, or has a chromosomal disorder. The sperm can be frozen for more than 20 years and can be used in ART at any time.