Re: Breast Tenderness
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 28 Nov 1997 15:30:45 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 28 Nov 1997, Karrie wrote:
>
>What I forgot to say was that the ultrasound was done at six weeks.
Six weeks is a bit too early for a good definitive sono.
>At Fri, 28 Nov 1997, Karrie wrote:
>>
>>I am nine weeks pregnant. I had an early scare regarding my HCG level
>>not being as high as my OB thought it should be. He ordered an
>>ultrasound and it showed a heartbeat. My hubby and I were NOT really
>>comfortable with the results because it seemed that both the tech and
>>the doctor (not my OB) reading it were a little confused. They were
>>having a hard time figuring out if it was MY heartbeat or the BABY's
>>they were hearing. The heart rate was only between 110-120. When I
>>talked to my OB after the test he said not to worry but just to keep an
>>eye on my breast tenderness. Now for my question. Is it normal for
>>your breast tenderness to change from day to day?
Certainly can be normal.
>Some days they have
>>been sore and some days they arent. It keeps scaring me. I have voiced
>>my concerns about the ultrasound to his office but I think they have
>>fallen on deaf ears. I was told twice to call the administration at the
>>hospital, which is NOT the issue at all. Am I just worrying too much??
Tough question without a crystal ball. As above, 6 weeks is too early.
Another few days would have made a big difference in the reading.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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