Re: Ultrsound measuring 6 days early @ 5 wks
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 21:32:38 -0600 (CST)
There are no "normal" fetal measurements at either set of dates. At 4
3/7, there isn't even a fetus to be seen. Usually not seen at 5 2/7
either so I'm not sure what's being measured to give this info. 6 1/7
to 6 3/7 is the earliest to see a heartbeat. Once viable fetal
measurements are available, a 3-4 day discrepancy is acceptable.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 23 Dec 2000, Connie wrote:
>
>I had a little bit of brown spotting that disappeared a few days before
>going for an transvag. ultrasound at by my est. 5 wks 2 days. I am
>99% sure of this date (used fert monitor) The doctor said that the
>measurement was 4 wks 3 days. I had not yet had any HCG levels run, so
>he ran those, prog, and put me on prog supplements until they get the
>results. Is 6 days a major concern at this point? Everything was in
>tact in the uterus and formed, though no heartbeat could be seen. (said
>it was still too early). If the HCG levels come back within range, does
>that signify a normal pregnancy or should I wait until the follow-up
>ultrasound? He brought up the potential for miscarriage so I am very
>frightened.
>
>Thank you and Happy Holidays,
>
>--
>Connie
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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