Re: will an 5w4d u/s show anything?

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At this stage, there should be a sac in the uterus. A very slim chance to see fetal pole and heartbeat.

t Sat, 28 Sep 2002, Cicely wrote: >
>I am 5w4d after IVF and am scarred i have an ectopic.
>I have a history of a previous Ectopic and only had two hcg draws
>which more than doubled, however, today i started to have some
>brief and faint sharp pains on my left side. if i went to the ER
>can an u/s show anything yet? i am scheduled for an u/s on tuesday
>but i don't think i can wait (emotionally). i just don;t want to get
>myself in worse shape by going too early and then being told that they
>can not see a fetal pole ect until 6wks.
>thanks, cicely

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