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Re: How early can an u/s determine if a PG is a blighted ovum or not?

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:47:03 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 12 Dec 2000, Jennifer wrote: >
>I had a blighted ovum in August and had a d&c. Now I am 4w2d PG again
>and have my 1st OB appt today. Im concerened about having another
>blighted ovum. Could an u/s tell anything if I were to get one today?
>Last time there was no sign of a yolk sac.......it was just and empty
>gestational sac. Also, how likely would it be to have two blighted ovum
>PG's in a row?
>
>Thanks for any info!!!!
>
>Jenn

There is no way to tell by U/S this early. The normal U/S findings at 4w2d is nothing, or perhaps a very, very small gestational sac. Serial HCG levels might be useful, but even that may be too early. 

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