A blighted ovum (also called an "anembryonic pregnancy") is a fertilized egg which implants in the uterus, and begins to develop a gestational sac. The fertilized egg, however, fails to form beyond that point and the pregnancy is destined to fail.
Sites 2
- The Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Dedicated to understanding the diagnosis and possible misdiagnosis of a blighted ovum includes stories of actual miscarriages and misdiagnosed miscarriages.
- Blighted Ovum on Baby Center Informative article regarding common blighted ova questions including what to expect and future conception. Also includes an informative "Reader's Comments" section.