How many days after LNMP (last normal menstrual period) does implantation occur
Begins approximately 20 days after onset of LNMP
What day does implantation begin?
~6 days after fertilization and is completes by day 14
What is the uterine phase of implantation?
usually the embryonic pole of the blastocyst attaches to the uterine endometrium
Where does implantation occur?
superior in uterine body and more often posterior
What is placenta previa?
- What is the concern?
implantation inferior in uterus near internal os of endocervical canal
- may cover the internal os leading to severe, possibly life-threatening, bleeding - may result in premature separation during pregnancy or delivery
What is the cytotrophoblast?
inner cellular layer (closest to embryoblast)
What is the syncytiotrophoblast?
What does the syncytiotrophoblast secrete?
human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)
- maintains the secretory activity of the corpus luteum in the ovary - hCG detection is the basis for pregnancy tests
What is the hypoblast?
layer of original embryoblast blastomeres adjacent to blastocoele
What is the epiblast?
remaining blastomeres of the original embryoblast
What is the embryonic disc?
flat, circular bilaminar structure comprised of the combined epiblast and hypoblast
What is the most common location of extrauterine implantation?
95-98% implant in oviducts
What causes ectopic implantation in oviducts?
may be due to infection or scarring which reduces the transport rate
- primary cause of maternal death in the first trimester
What are the signs and symptoms of tubal pregnancy?
What does an ectopic pregnancy result in usually?
results in a ruptured oviduct and hemorrhage into peritoneal cavity
How are ectopic pregnancies addressed?
affected oviduct and conceptus must be surgically removed
Where might abdominal pregnancies occur?
implant in rectouterine pouch, mesentery or parietal peritoneum
Why are abdominal implantation dangerous?
- severe risk for maternal death
Could abdominal implantation develop to term?
exceptional cases may allow for full term delivery via abdominal incision
What is a stone fetus?
unusual case in which fetus dies and become calcified
What are the rare cases with abdominal pregnancy?
rare cases where simultaneous intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancies occur
- extrauterine would usually be terminated
What % of zygotes fail to implant?
30-50%
What is the explanation for inhibition of implantation?
1) Endometrium 2) Chromosome abnormalities
1) endometrium may not be sufficiently receptive
2) chromosomal abnormalities may be incompatible with life
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