The research used cutting-edge 3D technology to monitor growth inside the uterus
A new study developed in the Netherlands and published in Human reproductionone of the leading reproductive medicine publications in the world, pointed this out embryos that end in pregnancy loss take longer to develop compared to embryos from pregnancies that result in live births.
Scientists have been able to follow how development takes place inside the womb with cutting-edge technologies. Using high-resolution 3D transvaginal ultrasound and virtual reality techniques, they managed to create three-dimensional holograms of the embryowhich allowed full observation of growth (arms and legs, brain size, curvature, among others).
The head of the study, Dr. Melek Rousian, gynecologist and researcher at the University Medical Center in Rotterdam, said the longer it takes for the embryo to develop, the more likely it is to lose the pregnancy. “We found that in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, embryos that ended in miscarriage took four days longer to develop than babies who completed their pregnancies,” she said.
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The research followed 611 pregnant women studied between the 7th and 11th week of gestation, of which 33 ended in miscarriage. What has been observed is that cases of abortion were linked to aa smaller embryonic volume and smaller head-rump length (CNN).
“In the future, this possibility of observing the size and development of the embryo could be exploited estimate the probability that the pregnancy will continue until a healthy baby is born. This will enable healthcare professionals to advise women and partners on what to expect and to identify pregnancy loss early. This would be especially helpful for couples who have experienced a previous loss.”
Genetic analysis has not been possible in the research, which would be useful for assessing whether there was a chromosomal alteration in cases of loss. New studies will be needed to integrate the information and findings on the topic.
Source: Terra
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