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Why We Are Not Able To Detect Heartbeat Of Fetus?

I am 9wks but doctor unable to detect heartbeat or blood circulation via transvaginal scan yesterday. The fetus is about 3.8mm n only 6wks old. Doctor said it is missed abortion and ask me do D&C to remove it . Is there really no hope for me? Shd i wait 1more week and ask for another vaginal scan? I need some advice urgently.
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Hi
Is this your first ultrasound?
When was the pregnancy test positive? Do you have regular cycles.
This information would have allowed me to help you better.

If you are sure about pregnancy age then this is missed abortion.

If you are not sure, then this could be early pregnancy. Repeat ultrasound in 7-10 days time.
Even if you are sure of pregnancy age and you want to wait, you can wait for one week and repeat ultrasound. There is no harm in waiting.
Anytime you develop vaginal bleeding see your doctor.
I hope i have answered to your satisfaction.

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Why We Are Not Able To Detect Heartbeat Of Fetus?

Hi Is this your first ultrasound? When was the pregnancy test positive? Do you have regular cycles. This information would have allowed me to help you better. If you are sure about pregnancy age then this is missed abortion. If you are not sure, then this could be early pregnancy. Repeat ultrasound in 7-10 days time. Even if you are sure of pregnancy age and you want to wait, you can wait for one week and repeat ultrasound. There is no harm in waiting. Anytime you develop vaginal bleeding see your doctor. I hope i have answered to your satisfaction.