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What on earth is going on?
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Anxiouslywaiting89
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What on earth is going on?
I had yet another scan last week. To my absolute shock I was told there was now 2 yolk sacs - still no babies and that it’s possible it’s just a very early TWIN pregnancy. It’s coming up to 3 months now?? Surely something would show? Then the nurse told me it’s not looking very good and I will likely miscarry but I need to go back in 10 days for another scan to check viability. My emotions , nerves and patience are shot to pieces.
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EPT Host 20
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Re: What on earth is going on?
Dear anxiouslywaiting89,
When diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy, doctors use a combination of transvaginal ultrasound scanning and blood tests to check HCG levels. Usually scans take place at around six weeks gestation as there is a reasonable chance of seeing an embryo at around this time. If scans are inconclusive, doctors usually test hCG levels and a hCG level that is rising by less than 66% over 48 hours can mean it is likely, but not a certainty, that the pregnancy is ectopic.
As you have mentioned that your scan showed a small gestation sac with a yolk sac, I cannot be sure, but it could be the case that it may be too early to see a pregnancy on the scan.
I would be led by the medical team for advice n further scans and blood tests but I will be keeping everything crossed for you.
Sending much love and warm hugs,
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
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When diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy, doctors use a combination of transvaginal ultrasound scanning and blood tests to check HCG levels. Usually scans take place at around six weeks gestation as there is a reasonable chance of seeing an embryo at around this time. If scans are inconclusive, doctors usually test hCG levels and a hCG level that is rising by less than 66% over 48 hours can mean it is likely, but not a certainty, that the pregnancy is ectopic.
As you have mentioned that your scan showed a small gestation sac with a yolk sac, I cannot be sure, but it could be the case that it may be too early to see a pregnancy on the scan.
I would be led by the medical team for advice n further scans and blood tests but I will be keeping everything crossed for you.
Sending much love and warm hugs,
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
**************************************************************************
If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering or fundraising?
Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk
Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk
We provide a call-back helpline service: 020 7733 2653
The latest EPT newsletter is out now! You can take a look at the Winter edition and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters
Detailed medical information can be found on our website. Please remember online medical information is NO SUBSTITUTE for expert medical advice from your own health care team
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