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What Does Tiny Fetal Pole Like Structure Is Seen Near Yolk Sack Mean?

hi am 29 yrs old, i had 1st medically terminated pregnancy in sep 2013, now am pregnant with 12 week, in first sonography at 6 week fetal pole is seen with cardic activity with CRl- 5.1mm. but yesturdays sonography fetal pole and no cardia activity is seen. a tiny fetal pole like structure is seen near yolk sack measuring 3mm length. Dr suggested D&C. am worried can it cause problem in next pregnanacy
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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hi thanks for writing
it is sad that pregnancy has ended like this
mtp pills can be taken ,instead of d and c
then a scan is repeated after 2 weeks to see whether all products of conception
minimal chances of retaining products are there which may require a d and c
all procedure has its own risks and benefits
with d and c there is risk of infection,anaesthesia risks,and many

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What Does Tiny Fetal Pole Like Structure Is Seen Near Yolk Sack Mean?

hi thanks for writing it is sad that pregnancy has ended like this mtp pills can be taken ,instead of d and c then a scan is repeated after 2 weeks to see whether all products of conception minimal chances of retaining products are there which may require a d and c all procedure has its own risks and benefits with d and c there is risk of infection,anaesthesia risks,and many