What are the possible signs of IVF abortion?
IVF abortion refers to the natural loss or interruption of the development of embryos in the uterus after the pregnancy of pregnant women through in vitro fertilization technology. Abortion of IVF is a common complication, and the signs are mainly shown in the following aspects:
1. Pregnancy bleeding
Pregnancy bleeding is a common sign of IVF abortion. At the initial stage of abortion, pregnant women may have vaginal bleeding, which can be light red or light brown in color, with a small amount, similar to bleeding in the menstrual period. With the development of abortion, the amount of bleeding may gradually increase, and the color may also become bright red, accompanied by abdominal pain or waist acid and other symptoms. If a pregnant woman has vaginal bleeding after IVF treatment, she should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Although pregnancy bleeding is a sign of IVF abortion, not all pregnancy bleeding means abortion. Sometimes, the pregnant woman has a small amount of bleeding, which may be a normal phenomenon caused by intrauterine implantation or other reasons. Therefore, pregnant women should go to a doctor for examination in time to clarify the situation after finding pregnancy bleeding.
2. Abdominal pain and discomfort
During abortion, pregnant women may have abdominal pain and abdominal discomfort. At the initial stage of abortion, abdominal pain may be mild, similar to dysmenorrhea, accompanied by discomfort. With the loss of embryos or the interruption of development, abdominal pain may worsen, presenting intermittent colic, accompanied by abdominal distension, low back acid and other symptoms.
Abdominal pain and discomfort are common signs of IVF abortion, but these symptoms may also be related to other gynecological problems, such as ectopic pregnancy or endometriosis. Therefore, if pregnant women have abdominal pain and discomfort, they should go to a doctor in time for examination to determine the cause.
3. The gestational sac stops developing
In the process of IVF abortion, the stop of the development of the gestational sac is an important sign. At the beginning of pregnancy, the gestational sac will gradually grow in the uterus, and there will be fetal buds and fetal heart activity. If the development of the gestational sac stagnates, the embryo bud fails to continue to develop, and the fetal heart activity is missing, it is likely to mean the abortion of the test tube baby. Pregnant women can know the development of the gestational sac through regular prenatal examination or ultrasound examination.
Although the termination of the development of the gestational sac is a common sign of IVF abortion, it does not mean that abortion is inevitable. Sometimes, there may be problems in embryonic development, but it may still return to normal later. Therefore, when pregnant women find abnormal development of the gestational sac, they should seek medical advice in time for further examination and evaluation.
4. Decrease of pregnancy hormone level
IVF abortion is often accompanied by a decrease in pregnancy hormone levels. After a normal pregnancy, a series of pregnancy hormones, such as progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), are secreted in the body. If the test tube baby miscarries, the level of pregnancy hormone will drop significantly.
The decrease of pregnancy hormone level is often accompanied by the appearance of other signs, such as bleeding, abdominal pain, etc. Pregnant women can know the progress of pregnancy by regularly checking the level of pregnancy hormone in their blood. If the hormone level drops significantly, it may be a sign of IVF abortion.
To sum up, the signs of IVF abortion mainly include pregnancy bleeding, abdominal pain and abdominal discomfort, pregnancy sac stop developing, and pregnancy hormone level drop. Although these signs are related to IVF abortion, they cannot be the only basis for diagnosis. Therefore, once pregnant women have related symptoms, they should seek medical advice for further examination and evaluation in time to clarify the cause of abortion.
