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What Causes Difficulty In Visualizing Fetal Pole During Pregnancy Scan?
Hi , my wife went to the doctor for her 8 week sonogram. Her bloodwork revealed high hormone levels, however the the transvaginal sono did not show a fetal pole. Throughout the sono, the sonographer was commenting on how full her bladder was. Is it possible that this affected the image?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Hi,
I understand your concern.
- Actually full bladder helps USG scanning. It is not known to obstruct the
scan.
- Fetal pole is usually visible by 6 wks ( in vaginal USG to 8 weeks
Abdominal)USG
I would advise you ,
-to repeat USG after 1 week. Many a times fetal pole appears at this stage.
- If it is not seen, consult your doctor, it can be a chemical pregnancy ( blighted ovum)& need expert advise & termination.
Thanks.
I understand your concern.
- Actually full bladder helps USG scanning. It is not known to obstruct the
scan.
- Fetal pole is usually visible by 6 wks ( in vaginal USG to 8 weeks
Abdominal)USG
I would advise you ,
-to repeat USG after 1 week. Many a times fetal pole appears at this stage.
- If it is not seen, consult your doctor, it can be a chemical pregnancy ( blighted ovum)& need expert advise & termination.
Thanks.
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