WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2001: Re: Is it really serious when the Dr. says we see a sac in the uterus but cannot find an embryo at 7 wks

Re: Is it really serious when the Dr. says we see a sac in the uterus but cannot find an embryo at 7 wks

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 22:23:49 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 2 Feb 2001, Tina wrote: >
>I am really concerned about what is happening with my pregnancy.
>I have spotting (but it's a little bit more than spotting) No heavy
>bleeding and no cramps what soever. I did go to the Dr. and had an
>ultrasound done at the Hospital's lab.
>The Dr. called and said there is a sac in the uterus but could not find
>an embryo. I am in the seventh week of pregnancy (fetal age 6 weeks).
>This worries me because I am wondering if there is a possiblity that the
>sac is there without the embryo in which case I am not really pregnant.
>Or is it too early to tell?
>The Dr. wants to do another ultrasound on Monday. (this for me is a
>LONG time) I would appreciate any information about possibilities the
>fetus may not be detected. And is it normal to continue spotting like I
>am. I don't feel bad, I don't have cramps. What makes it worse is that
>in all three pregnancies I have had before, I never knew I was pregnant
>until the third or fourth month. I just don't have the "pregnancy"
>symptoms many women experience. The only thing that I notice is
>different is the spotting of which I have never had happened before.
>
>I want to say thank you in advance for your time and the information
>provided.
>
>--
>TC-El Paso
>

if you are not as far along as you think, all there is to see will be a sac at first. If you really are 7 weeks, then a fetus and heartbeat should be seen. Blood tests to measure HCG can help determine if a fetal pole and heartbeat would be expected to be seen, or if you are earlier than originally thought.

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

**this is for educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult your personal physician. *** Private e-mails WILL NOT be answered!!!!

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