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Re: 6w0d u/s and b/w results: Really need a frank opinion from a Dr.

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 9 Feb 2002 12:37:16 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 8 Feb 2002, Charlotte wrote: >
>First, many thanks to those of you who donate your time here.
>
>I'm 6w0d since LMP today (4w0d since ovulation). I know the timing is
>correct, because my cycle was monitored.
>
>Today the u/s tech saw a yolk sac and gestational sac in my uterus. She
>seemed to think it was too early to see anything else, though my
>understanding was that the heartbeat should be visible. (I'm having
>early u/s due to a history of ectopic pg.)
>
>My betas were 117 (14dpo), 409 (17dpo), 1018 (19dpo), 2914(21dpo), and
>27,689 (today, 28dpo). Today my p4 was 116.6 (on supplements) and my
>estrogen was 161.
>
>Can I relax about the heartbeat, or is not seeing it today an indication
>that the pregnancy is failing?
>
>Thanks so much,
>Charlotte

usually a heartbeat is seen easily at these levels. Did you have a transvaginal ultraosund?? If not, you should have a vaginal ultraosund next week to confirm.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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