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Went for u/s at 7 weeks yesterday and found the gestational and yolk sac but could not detect a heartbeat and hence have a u/s a week later is it okay?

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Dr. Paula Schaffer-Polakof answered

probably: You may be "off" on your gestational dates. If you have not had any spotting the next ultrasound should be ok.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/9/2017

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A member asked:

Went for u/s at 7 weeks yesterday and found the gestational and yolk sac but could not detect a heartbeat and hence have a u/s a week later is it okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paula Schaffer-Polakof answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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