The purpose of this article is to identify the causes of fetal abortion, which may be due to bad sperm or poor egg quality or uterine environment, so both men and women must undergo a comprehensive systemic examination to identify the cause.
1. Luteal insufficiency: The progesterone that supports embryonic development comes from the mother’s ovaries during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy.
The progesterone that supports the development of the embryo comes from the mother’s ovaries during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy and from the placenta after 8 weeks. If the mother-to-be has poor ovarian function, her body will not be able to secrete enough progesterone to maintain the development of the embryo after pregnancy, which may lead to the problem of fetal abortion.
Countermeasures: Luteal insufficiency, it is best to seek medical attention in a timely manner and follow medical advice to regulate the body.
2, abnormal thyroid function: if the mother-to-be has hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, it may lead to embryonic abortion, miscarriage or fetal malformation.
Countermeasures: Many people with abnormal thyroid function do not have obvious symptoms, so it is advisable for the mother-to-be to undergo relevant tests during the preconception checkup to rule them out.
3, uterine abnormalities: there are many types of congenital or acquired uterine abnormalities, such as longitudinal uterus, uterine fibroids, uterine adhesions, etc., all of which have the risk of causing fetal abortion.
Countermeasures: Most uterine anomalies can be detected in time through ultrasound and other examinations, and treated and improved before pregnancy.
4. Reproductive tract infection: If the mother-to-be is in the acute infection period of rubella, cytomegalovirus or toxoplasmosis, it may lead to embryo malformation or death.
Countermeasure: It is recommended that the mother-to-be pass the acute infection period before conceiving.
5. Advanced age: As the mother-to-be grows older, the chances of fetal abortion will gradually increase. The latest information shows that the mother-to-be is between 20 and 30 years old, the chance of fetal abortion is only 9%-17%; at the age of 35, the proportion rises to 20%; at the age of 40, the proportion rises to 40%; at the age of 45, the proportion is as high as 80%.
Countermeasures: It is recommended that in addition to a healthy lifestyle, senior pregnant mothers should pay attention to their physical condition at all times, and pre-conception and pregnancy tests should not be missing.
6.History of spontaneous abortion: the risk of fetal abortion will also increase.
Countermeasures: If you have ever had a spontaneous abortion, find out the cause and actively treat it so as not to affect your second pregnancy, and women who have had repeated miscarriages need more detailed examination.
7. Smoking and drinking: may lead to embryonic abortion or teratogenesis.
Countermeasures: Throughout pregnancy, the mother-to-be should try to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
8. Careless use of medication: If a mother-to-be takes antipyretic and analgesic drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen in early pregnancy, there is a risk of causing fetal abortion.
Countermeasures: If a mother-to-be is planning to get pregnant, she should understand that drowsiness, headache, or even low fever and other cold-like symptoms in early pregnancy may be a sign of pregnancy reaction, and medication must be used with caution.
9. Low folic acid level: If the concentration of folic acid in the mother-to-be is too low, it will increase the risk of fetal abortion at 6 to 12 weeks.
Countermeasure: It is recommended that pregnant mothers who are not yet expecting start taking small doses of folic acid from 3 months before conception.
10. Sperm abnormalities: Studies have found that abnormal sperm of the father-to-be may lead to the appearance of vacuolated eggs, which means that the gestational sac has developed to a large size but no fetal bud appears.
Countermeasures: In the preparation stage, the father-to-be should try to regularize his work and rest, quit smoking and drinking, and maintain a healthy lifestyle, which is helpful to improve the quality of sperm.
11.Inadequate nutrition of pregnant women: Inadequate nutrition of the fetus caused by inadequate nutrition of the pregnant woman’s body can lead to normal fertility and cause fetal abortion.
Countermeasures: treatment will need to start before pregnancy for the body conditioning, so that pregnant women maintain a good internal environment, after conception, and then continue to conditioning for a few months, to help the baby safely through the risk of fetal abortion can be.
12, chromosomal abnormalities: if chromosomal abnormalities can also lead to early miscarriage due to non-development of the embryo. The most common cause of miscarriage is poor embryonic development due to abnormalities in the number or structure of chromosomes, and genetic factors can account for 50% to 60% of spontaneous miscarriages. It is also a process of natural elimination.
Countermeasures: For chromosomal abnormalities, there is a theoretical chance of delivering normal karyotype and carrier babies, and prenatal diagnosis is done for these couples to ensure a normal baby is born. If there is a history of genetic disease in the family, medical diagnosis and preconception medical examination should be done before pregnancy.
13, environmental pollution: the environment also has a greater impact on pregnant women, although there is no scientific research data, but doctors still recommend that pregnant women better pay attention to stay away from all kinds of radiation and do a good job of radiation protection. Use electronic products are as far away from the source of radiation.
Countermeasures: If you are engaged in a job where you will be exposed to a large number of chemicals and harmful substances, you should apply in advance to switch to some relatively safe positions before you get pregnant. If your home or office has just been renovated, it is best to ventilate it for 3 months before moving in, do not get pregnant right away, and you should have a detailed physical examination before pregnancy.
Some mothers-to-be are worried about fetal abortion throughout their pregnancy because of news reports such as “they suffer from fetal abortion in a very large month and sadly go for induction of labor”, but this worry is actually unnecessary. Studies have shown that 80% of fetal abortions occur before 12 weeks of gestation, and more of them occur before 8 weeks. If there is no problem with the chromosome of the embryo itself and no abnormality in the developing fetal organs, there is only 0.6% chance of fetal abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Some mothers-to-be are very nervous about fetal abortion, and even feel that if it happens, they are not able to keep the baby, and they overly blame themselves and feel guilty. In fact, for miscarriage or fetal abortion in early pregnancy, 50% of the causes are the chromosomal abnormalities of the embryo itself, which is a natural process of superiority and inferiority. Even if the doctor tries everything to help the mother-to-be keep the baby, the baby’s body may still have problems.
Although mothers now understand that fetal abortion is irresistible and perhaps a genetic process, after all, a mother and child are connected and no mother can handle it without heartache. For mothers who are unfortunate enough to experience fetal abortion, the understanding and comfort of surrounding relatives is most important. For the mother-to-be, it is better to take a normal heart and not always be nervous and anxious, as nervousness and anxiety itself can have a negative impact on the fetus. Don’t be afraid to give up because of one accident, find the right remedy for the cause and the baby will come again!
Finally, we should remind women who are preparing for pregnancy to prepare well before pregnancy to reduce the chances of fetal abortion; pregnant mothers during pregnancy should always pay attention to their own physical condition, early checkups to reduce fertility barriers and have their own healthy babies successfully.