The Ultrasound Scan Reveals A Well Defined Gestational Sac But No Fetal Pole And No Heartbeat. What Does This Mean?
My last lmp was 24th feb.. my pregnancy test shows positive.. according to the dates i m 6 weeks 4 days but yesterday i went for my first ultrasound and its says there is well defined gestational sac but no fetal pole and no heartbeat.. what does it mean??
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
There is always difference of 2 weeks between the ultrasound and LMP age. LMP counts gestational age from last date of menstrual period whereas ultrasound measures actual fetal age from the day of conception.
So, both are correct in their own way. You will get fetal parts development in follow-up ultrasound without failure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Purva Patel
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The Ultrasound Scan Reveals A Well Defined Gestational Sac But No Fetal Pole And No Heartbeat. What Does This Mean?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is always difference of 2 weeks between the ultrasound and LMP age. LMP counts gestational age from last date of menstrual period whereas ultrasound measures actual fetal age from the day of conception. So, both are correct in their own way. You will get fetal parts development in follow-up ultrasound without failure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel