No Embryo (Empty Egg): Why

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Thi Minh Tuyet - Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

No embryo, also known as an empty egg, is a phenomenon where a fertilized egg cannot develop into an embryo. This article deals with the causes of the absence of an embryo.

1. What is no embryo?


No embryo (empty egg) is a condition that occurs between 8 and 13 weeks of pregnancy, when a fertilized egg cannot develop into an embryo. Not having an embryo is considered a form of miscarriage.

2. Signs of non-embryo status (empty egg)


When there is no embryo, the mother may still have common signs of pregnancy such as: late period, nausea, dizziness, chest pain,... When about 8-13 weeks of pregnancy Empty egg pregnancy will cause miscarriage, some of the signs encountered during this period are:
Vaginal bleeding Pain in the lower abdomen No more feeling of tightness in the breasts To know best, must go through ultrasound, then the ultrasound image will most accurately reflect the state of an empty uterus or an empty gestational sac.

Chảy máu âm đạo có thể là dấu hiệu của trứng rỗng
Chảy máu âm đạo có thể là dấu hiệu của trứng rỗng

3. Causes of no embryo


Some of the causes of this condition can be mentioned as:
Abnormalities of the gene or chromosome structure, some studies have shown that abnormalities in chromosome 9 affect the condition. non-embryonic state. Poor quality eggs or sperm. Abnormalities in cell division.

Trứng hoặc tinh trùng kém chất lượng là nguyên nhân gây trứng rỗng
Trứng hoặc tinh trùng kém chất lượng là nguyên nhân gây trứng rỗng

4. What to do when there is no embryo phenomenon?


No embryo (empty egg) is a naturally occurring condition with virtually no prevention. Usually not having an embryo happens only once, but if this is happening more than once, both parents should consider some tests such as:
Get tested for prenatal genetic screening . Determination of sperm quality by semen analysis. Testing for hormones such as FSH (to stimulate follicles), or AMH (to improve egg quality) reduces the odds of no embryo. In addition, many studies also show that the living environment has an effect on miscarriage due to empty eggs. If you are living in an environment exposed to many chemicals as well as toxic substances, the mother should talk to her doctor to find out the cause and have a suitable remedy.
Doctors also advise the mother to avoid pregnancy for 4-6 months after experiencing no embryo (empty eggs) to give the body time to recover. During that time, you should:
Have a reasonable diet to supplement reasonable and balanced nutrition. Keep a good mood, think positive, avoid stress. Exercise regularly to improve fitness. Should supplement folic acid to help avoid unwanted birth defects.

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