Question 1

at five weeks are you able to see a fetal pole on a transvaginal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

No: Fetal pole is seen on trans vaginal ultrasound starting from week 6

Question 2

is it normal not to see a fetal pole yet at 7 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Tough question...: I imagine you are aching to know if everything's ok with your pregnancy. While it is generally possible to see the heart beating at about that time, the problem may be dates: if you are three weeks rather than seven, for example, you won't see much on ultrasound. Please talk with your doctor. They may repeat the ultrasound and check blood. Pain or bleeding must be evaluated. Good luck. Lgromkomd.

Question 3

whats the latest you would expect to see a fetal pole?

Accepted Answer

About 7 weeks: By 7 weeks i would expect to see a fetal pole with fetal heart activity on transvaginal sono. A tiny fetal pole may be resolvable at 6-6.5 weeks but fetal heart activity is often not apparent at that stage.

Question 4

is it possible to see a fetal pole, but no yolk sac? isn't the fetal pole a measurement of the outer yolk sac?

Accepted Answer

Yolk sac: The yolk sac is visible and growing from about week 5-10. Then, it begins to decrease in size and ultimately disappears. If the doctor sees a fetal pole with a heartbeat then visualization of a yolk sac is not particularly important.

Question 5

is it still normal not to see a fetal pole nor a heartbeat in 5w6d (based on scan age)  preg? im irregular evrsince.

Accepted Answer

It is : possible under normal circumstances to not see the fetal pole during the 5th week.  It should be visualized within the next week or so.

Question 6

my hgc was 600 then 2days later 1626, then 3days later it was 4000. the doc didn't see a fetal pole but saw what looks like a sac.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be: The test should be repeated now that more time has passed as well as repeat us.

Question 7

5 weeks 6 days last beta didn't quite double was 12000 thento 18000 did ultrasound but didn't see a fetal pole. does this mean a miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Usually we see a fetal pole by the time the HCG reaches 10, 000. However, 5 wks 6days is right at the cusp of being able to visualize an embryo. I would reserve judgement until you are a week or so further along, but be prepared for miscarriage. There is also the remote possibility of twins or a heterotopic pregnancy which could raise the HCG level prior to the ultrasound detecting a fetal pole.

Question 8

is it possible to see a fetal pole in the womb, but for heartbeat tests to be negative?

Accepted Answer

No fetal heart beat: Yes. The fetal pole is seen before fetal heart tones. At about 6 weeks the fetal heart tones are seen. Ultrasounds before this time may not see fetal heat tones.

Question 9

my hcg levels was 600 then 2 days later it was 1626. i had an ultrasound today and was told they didn't see a fetal pole.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That information sounds great.  Your HCG increased perfectly. Normal not to see a pole at this point.  By 2000 should see a sac in uterus.

Question 10

went in and measured 6 weeks and 3 days but no fetal pole or heartbeat but we see a sac and a yoke sac should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm: I'm sure a follow up ultrasound has been scheduled

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Can you see a fetal pole at 5 weeks

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At five weeks are you able to see a fetal pole on a transvaginal ultrasound?

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Is it normal not to see a fetal pole yet at 7 weeks?

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Whats the latest you would expect to see a fetal pole?

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Is it possible to see a fetal pole, but no yolk sac? isn't the fetal pole a measurement of the outer yolk sac?

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Is it still normal not to see a fetal pole nor a heartbeat in 5w6d (based on scan age) preg? im irregular evrsince.

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My hgc was 600 then 2days later 1626, then 3days later it was 4000. the doc didn't see a fetal pole but saw what looks like a sac. is this normal?

A member asked:

5 weeks 6 days last beta didn't quite double was 12000 thento 18000 did ultrasound but didn't see a fetal pole. does this mean a miscarriage?

A member asked:

Is it possible to see a fetal pole in the womb, but for heartbeat tests to be negative?

A member asked:

My hcg levels was 600 then 2 days later it was 1626. i had an ultrasound today and was told they didn't see a fetal pole. is this normal?

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Went in and measured 6 weeks and 3 days but no fetal pole or heartbeat but we see a sac and a yoke sac should i be worried ?

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