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What Does This Scan Showing Gestational Sac Indicate?

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Question : I went for a scan and this is what I got from the scan: A moderately bulky anteverted gravid uterus seen with a gestational sac without fetal pole. GS Diameter 35mm without fetal pole. EGA approximately 8weeks + 3days .
What does this mean?
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Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is blighted ovum

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..

Gestational sac more than 20mm with no yolk sac or fetal pole is sign of blighted ovum.. It means it is not a healthy pregnancy.. The pregnancy needs to be terminated.. D and C would be a better option as there is greater chance of retained products with medical termination..

Get a rest of 3 months before trying for next pregnancy.. Continue folic acid..

Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..
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What Does This Scan Showing Gestational Sac Indicate?

Brief Answer: It is blighted ovum Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing.. I understand your concern.. Gestational sac more than 20mm with no yolk sac or fetal pole is sign of blighted ovum.. It means it is not a healthy pregnancy.. The pregnancy needs to be terminated.. D and C would be a better option as there is greater chance of retained products with medical termination.. Get a rest of 3 months before trying for next pregnancy.. Continue folic acid.. Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..