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Re: Worried about results of early ultrasound

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:55:50 -0500 (CDT)

At Thu, 29 Aug 2002, Alice wrote: >
>I had an early ultrasound on 8/27 (5 weeks 1 day gestational). I
>conceived on clomid and they wanted to check for ectopic, multiples,
>etc. My hCG was over 7,500 so I was optimistic about what will be seen.
>Disappointedly, all that was visible was the gestational sac measuring 5
>weeks. No yoke, fetal pole and alas, no fetal heartbeat. I know it is
>still early, but based on my hCG, shouldn't the yoke sac at least have
>been visible? Am I now at a greater risk for a potential blighted ovum
>or miscarriage? Is there any chance there was an undetected sac (twin)
>which would explain for the high hCG and lack of more development? I
>would appreciate any insight you can share with me.
>
>Thank you, Alice

Don't worry so much wait for the next u/s. 

--
Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina


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