What is the progesterone level for embryonic arrest?

Written by Du Rui Xia
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Updated on April 29, 2025
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When an embryo stops developing, the progesterone level will gradually decrease, but how much it can decrease is uncertain; it depends on the gestational age and individual differences. However, if an embryo stops developing, the progesterone level usually does not exceed 20. Therefore, during pregnancy, it is essential for pregnant women to maintain good living habits, avoid harmful factors, rest well, strengthen nutrition, abstain from sexual intercourse in early pregnancy, avoid misuse of medication, and be vigilant about symptoms like vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain.

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Can a miscarriage be detected through a blood test?

Embryo arrest is primarily diagnosed through ultrasound examination, and blood tests alone cannot fully determine embryo arrest. Pregnant women still need to rely on comprehensive examinations to make a diagnosis. During pregnancy, the levels of progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) are continuously rising. If there are factors that cause embryo arrest, these values will no longer increase, or there may be a continuous decline observed during tests. Therefore, embryo arrest must rely on ultrasound examination for accurate diagnosis, supplemented by blood tests to measure hormone levels, using a comprehensive judgment to confirm the condition of embryo arrest.

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Do you need to be hospitalized for a miscarriage due to embryonic arrest?

In cases where there is an embryo arrest, an abortion generally does not require hospitalization. However, if the embryo arrest occurs after three months, then hospitalization is necessary for treatment. For pregnancies of shorter duration, within 50 days, it is usually possible to induce abortion with medication. But if it exceeds 50 days and is within 70 days, a painless surgical abortion can be performed to manage the condition. This scenario generally does not require hospitalization and can be handled in an outpatient gynecological clinic. However, for longer-term pregnancies, there may be complications during the abortion process, and it is advisable to be hospitalized for treatment.

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What is the progesterone level for embryonic arrest?

When an embryo stops developing, the progesterone level will gradually decrease, but how much it can decrease is uncertain; it depends on the gestational age and individual differences. However, if an embryo stops developing, the progesterone level usually does not exceed 20. Therefore, during pregnancy, it is essential for pregnant women to maintain good living habits, avoid harmful factors, rest well, strengthen nutrition, abstain from sexual intercourse in early pregnancy, avoid misuse of medication, and be vigilant about symptoms like vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain.

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Is embryonic arrest common?

Embryonic Arrest, also known as missed abortion, refers to a condition in early pregnancy where the gestational sac does not develop normally. By the end of the ninth week of pregnancy, no definitive fetal heartbeat can be seen on an ultrasound. Recently, embryonic arrest has become relatively more common in clinical practice, primarily due to various life stresses and the impact of various chemicals. Additionally, the age at which women are having children is gradually increasing, with many women over 30, and even over 35, having their first child. These women, being older, tend to have poorer egg quality, thus increasing the likelihood of embryonic arrest. Women who have previously experienced embryonic arrest should make comprehensive pre-pregnancy preparations and undergo appropriate tests, as well as seek pre-pregnancy guidance to increase the chances of a successful future pregnancy.

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Can you have intercourse with an arrested embryo development?

It is not recommended to have sexual intercourse when embryo arrest occurs. Embryo arrest, also known as missed miscarriage, refers to the abnormal development of the gestational sac during early pregnancy, and no fetal heartbeat is detected on an ultrasound by the ninth week of pregnancy. Once embryo arrest is diagnosed in clinical practice, a dilation and curettage surgery should be performed as soon as possible to minimize the impact on the fetus. However, during embryo arrest, since the gestational sac itself is not developing normally and is unstable, it is not advisable to have sexual activity. Sexual activity could stimulate the uterus to contract, leading to bleeding, which is not conducive to managing the embryo arrest. Moreover, sexual activity can easily lead to gynecological inflammation. If sexual activity causes gynecological inflammation, it is necessary to treat the inflammation before proceeding with the abortion, which can delay the process. Therefore, it is not recommended to have sexual intercourse during embryo arrest.