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Re: u/s @ 5wks ? light spotting

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:49:46 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 13 Mar 2001, Sara wrote: >
>Had transvaginal u/s yesterday by technician. She saw sac and yolk, but
>no fetal pole. Technician didn't seem worried, but dr said to try to
>keep a positive attitude (as if not seeing fetal pole was really bad). I
>think she's concerned b/c the first day of my last period was Jan 17, so
>I should be further along. However, I don't have regular periods, so
>isn't it possible that I conceived later than most people so 5 wks
>wouldn't be too far off? Can you tell me how most drs date? Meaning how
>many weeks they count... is the 5 weeks supposed to be from my last
>period or from my conception? If from last period I can see her worry -
>that would have been almost eight weeks ago. So, do u/s date from
>conception or period?
>Also, today I had a very liquidy (water consistency) pinkish-brown
>discharge. I haven't had any cramping or any other bleeding at all (on
>tissue or otherwise). Could the blood just be from the u/s? I'd
>appreciate a response and if anyone would like, they're free to email me
>personally. I'm interested in talking to someone who has experienced
>anything like me.
>Sara Jane
>anonymous@obgyn.net

Pregnancies are dated from the LMP until other evidence changes it like an U/S. As a convention, all dating is from either a real or imaginary LMP. It is very possible that you are simply not as far along as your LMP would suggest. Good luck.

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