🔴Blighted Ovum (Anembryonic Pregnancy) A blighted ovum occurs when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus, forming a gestational sac, but the embryo fails to develop. It is an early pregnancy loss, usually detected on ultrasound. 🔹 Most commonly caused by chromosomal abnormalities 🔹 Not related to physical activity, stress, or food intake 🔹 Often presents with a positive pregnancy test but an empty sac on scan 🔹 Management depends on gestational age and clinical condition 👉 Importantly, a

A Blighted Ovum happens when a pregnancy sac forms in the uterus, but the embryo either never develops or stops developing very early. The body still produces pregnancy hormones, so a woman may still feel pregnant.. Common Causes ✓ Chromosomal problems (most common cause) ✓Poor egg or sperm quality ✓Genetic abnormalities preventing embryo growth ✓Sometimes occurs without a clear reason Possible Signs ✓Pregnancy test remains positive ✓Pregnancy symptoms may continue at first ✓Light bleeding or sp