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Ultrasound In 8th Week Shows Yolk Sac, Also Shows Echos Of Bleed. Why Does This Happen And Any Risks ?
Hello, I have had 3 ultrasound scans now. I am 8 weeks pregnant only on the last scan at 8 weeks a yolk sac became present. This was not there in previous scans. I also have an irregular pregnacy sac showing echos of a bleed within. Next scan is on Tuesday. Do you have any idea why this would happen or if this pregnancy will be successful? Thank you
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
Hello
thanks for your query.
By 8 weeks, if your periods have been regular, a proper yolk sac and embryo with heartbeat should be visualized.
Also, if the gestational sac is more than 20 mm, without an embryo being seen, then the pregnancy is a failed ( non viable ) one.
Causes can range from genetic causes, to infections, to hormonal imbalance, auto immune causes, as well as trauma, radiation, teratogenic drugs etc.
I think the prognosis for this pregnancy is not good, and the next scan would confirm this.
Take care.
thanks for your query.
By 8 weeks, if your periods have been regular, a proper yolk sac and embryo with heartbeat should be visualized.
Also, if the gestational sac is more than 20 mm, without an embryo being seen, then the pregnancy is a failed ( non viable ) one.
Causes can range from genetic causes, to infections, to hormonal imbalance, auto immune causes, as well as trauma, radiation, teratogenic drugs etc.
I think the prognosis for this pregnancy is not good, and the next scan would confirm this.
Take care.
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