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What Causes An Empty Gestational Sac Without Fetal Pole During Pregnancy?
Question: my lmp was on 9th of nov 2015, my hcg test levels were 725 iu\l on 13th dec and after 48hrs it was 1326 iu\l
i saw gestational sac on 24th of dec.
i did yesterday transvaginal sac they saw gestational sac of 6weeks even though acc to my lmp it should be 8 weeks but we saw the sac without fetal pole. what are my chances with this pregnancy?
note that i dont have any bleeding or cramps
i saw gestational sac on 24th of dec.
i did yesterday transvaginal sac they saw gestational sac of 6weeks even though acc to my lmp it should be 8 weeks but we saw the sac without fetal pole. what are my chances with this pregnancy?
note that i dont have any bleeding or cramps
Brief Answer:
Likely Blighted ovum
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
By your LMP, your gestation age is 8 weeks 1 day yesterday.
By this time, your transvaginal ultrasound should show fetal pole as well as fetal cardiac activity.
If the ultrasound is not showing fetal pole till now, then it is most likely a blighted ovum or failed pregnancy.
In this situation, the fetus does not develop and hence termination of pregnancy should be done.
I will suggest you to consult your OBGYN specialist for appropriate treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Likely Blighted ovum
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
By your LMP, your gestation age is 8 weeks 1 day yesterday.
By this time, your transvaginal ultrasound should show fetal pole as well as fetal cardiac activity.
If the ultrasound is not showing fetal pole till now, then it is most likely a blighted ovum or failed pregnancy.
In this situation, the fetus does not develop and hence termination of pregnancy should be done.
I will suggest you to consult your OBGYN specialist for appropriate treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what are the reasons for blighted ovum? i mean why is it caused ?and do i have to undergo dnc or medication?
Brief Answer:
Chromosomal anomalies
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, Blighted ovum usually occurs due to chromosomal anomalies and defective development.
You can go for medical termination of pregnancy.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Chromosomal anomalies
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, Blighted ovum usually occurs due to chromosomal anomalies and defective development.
You can go for medical termination of pregnancy.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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