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What Causes Lack Of Cardiac Activity In Fetus When Diagnosed With Uterine Fibroid?

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Posted on Fri, 4 Nov 2016
Question: hi I have a subserious fibroid of 8 cm , I am 6.5 week pregnant , till now my doctor don't see the heartbeats , is it because of the fibroid , I need to travel by air (12 hours journey) , I am very worried what to do . doctor told me for one week later will do the next ultrasound for cardiac activities. Is it normal or can I travel ?
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Answered by Dr. Zenab Tambawala (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you could travel with precautions

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Welcome to HCM,

Subserous fibroid if fundal is not usually the cause absence of heart beats or threatened miscarraige. It is worrisome if the fibroid was submucosal .

You should repeat the ultrasound after a week to 10 days of the last one to see if fetal heart is present.

Fetal heart is most definitely seen after 7.5 weeks.

do not worry and get the ultrasound done.

Travel should not pose a problem if you do not have any high risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid , blood clots in self or family. take the Aisle seat, have short walks on the aisle during the flight to prevent cramps and keep yourself well hydrated.

Hope this helps.
Regards.


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What Causes Lack Of Cardiac Activity In Fetus When Diagnosed With Uterine Fibroid?

Brief Answer: you could travel with precautions Detailed Answer: Hi there, Welcome to HCM, Subserous fibroid if fundal is not usually the cause absence of heart beats or threatened miscarraige. It is worrisome if the fibroid was submucosal . You should repeat the ultrasound after a week to 10 days of the last one to see if fetal heart is present. Fetal heart is most definitely seen after 7.5 weeks. do not worry and get the ultrasound done. Travel should not pose a problem if you do not have any high risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid , blood clots in self or family. take the Aisle seat, have short walks on the aisle during the flight to prevent cramps and keep yourself well hydrated. Hope this helps. Regards.