Miscarriage is a heartbreaking experience that affects millions of women worldwide each year. While many women can heal emotionally and physically after a miscarriage, some may experience complications that can prolong the healing process and increase the risk of future miscarriages.
Silent miscarriage happens when the baby dies in the womb, but the body shows no symptoms. Diagnosing such miscarriages is hard as the pregnancy hormones are high for some time after the infant has perished. Light vaginal bleeding, cramps, and abnormal vaginal discharges can be the signs of silent miscarriage.
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.
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.
Irregular menstruation and hormonal problems that lead to hair loss or sudden weight gain are the main symptoms of female infertility. Factors like age, premature menopause, low-quality eggs, problems in the reproductive system, endometriosis, infection, etc., are the leading causes of female infertility.
Ectopic pregnancy is a dangerous situation as it can cause permanent damage to the fallopian tube(s) and jeopardize the mother's life. Severe bleeding, sharp pain in the stomach and anus, pain in the neck and shoulders, pale skin, low blood pressure, and vomiting are the first and most important signs of ectopic pregnancy.