what is a blind ovum
A blighted ovum, also called an anembryonic pregnancy or anembryonic gestation, occurs when the early embryo stops developing, is resorbed and leaves an empty gestational sac. The reason this occurs is often unknown, but it may be due to chromosomal abnormalities in the fertilized egg. A blighted ovum usually occurs early in pregnancy â between about week 8 and week 13 â sometimes before you even know you're pregnant.