Re: 6w0d u/s and b/w results: Really need a frank opinion from a Dr.
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 11 Feb 2002 11:08:39 -0600 (CST)
Charlotte,
I had normal HCG and Progesterone, but their was no hearbeat at 6w1d. I
went back at 7w0d and they saw the heartbeat. Be hopeful and good luck!
Thanks-
M
At Sat, 9 Feb 2002, Charlotte wrote:
>
>Kind thanks for you reply, Dr. Shanahan.
>
>Yes, the ultrasound was transvaginal. I will be having a repeat at
>7weeks, but I'm worried sick that nothing was seen at 6weeks.
>
>--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.
>>
>>--
>>M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
>>S. Lake Tahoe, CA
>>At Sat, 9 Feb 2002, M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG wrote:
>>
>>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
>
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