Frozen pregnancy symptoms

By the term "frozen pregnancy" it is customary to understand the stopping of the intrauterine development of the fetus, which eventually leads to its death. The exact reasons for the development of this violation have not yet been established. However, in the early stages, in 70% of cases, this phenomenon is caused by disorders in the fetal gene apparatus. Also, quite often ectopic pregnancy passes into the frozen, the symptoms of which are not immediately apparent.

What are the main signs of the development of a frozen pregnancy?

The signs of stopping the development of the fetus are not always obvious. Quite often, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, it is almost impossible to learn about the development of such a violation. The only possible method for diagnosing this condition is ultrasound.

It is impossible to say unequivocally what symptoms are observed when a stiffened pregnancy occurs. However, there are certain signs that allow one to suspect the development of such a violation. Most often it is:

• sudden, sudden disappearance of toxicosis;
• presence of cramping pains in the lower abdomen;
• the appearance of uninvested, spotting bloody discharge;
• decrease in basal temperature;
• increased body temperature in pregnant women;
• disappearance of swelling of mammary glands.

Perhaps the main symptom of a frozen pregnancy in the 2nd and 3rd trimester is the cessation of fetal movements, which should definitely alert the expectant mother.

How is diagnosed a frozen pregnancy?

To confirm the symptoms of an early, dead pregnancy, both laboratory and instrumental methods of research are used. First of all, a blood test for hCG is prescribed . In the results obtained, the level of this hormone is below normal. However, there are cases when there are violations, and the hormonal background has not changed.

The most informative method for diagnosing a frozen pregnancy is ultrasound. Thus, in carrying out such an investigation, the fetal heart rate is not fixed, which indicates its death.

Even before the ultrasound is performed, the doctor even assumes the development of the disorder even with a gynecological examination. The main feature in this case is the fact that the size of the uterus does not match the period of pregnancy.

How is it treated with a stiffened pregnancy?

When the first symptoms of a stunted pregnancy appear, the woman is urgently hospitalized. Ultrasound is used to confirm the expected diagnosis.

If it is confirmed, a surgical abortion is performed. In doing so, it all depends on the period at which the violation occurred. So, at the beginning of pregnancy, the extraction of the embryo from the uterine cavity is carried out by vacuum aspiration.

Then a long period of restorative therapy follows. All medical measures are aimed at bringing the hormonal background of the female body into the norm. This process takes from 3 months to 6 months. During this time, a woman is strictly forbidden to plan the next pregnancy. If the girl is pregnant, then for her the condition is observed throughout the pregnancy.

Thus, a frozen pregnancy refers to those violations that require immediate medical attention. Therefore, every pregnant woman should know what are the main symptoms of this phenomenon. At the first suspicion of the development of this disorder, or when there are incomprehensible bloody discharge, accompanied by pain of a cramping character, it is necessary to turn to the gynecologist. It is best to call an ambulance so as not to provoke the discovery of uterine bleeding by motor activity.