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A member asked:

Gestational sac and tiny fetal pole seen on transvaginal ultrasound at 5w3d. however, no mention of the yolk sac. note said early or abnormal preg. ?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Hard to say: It is normal to see a yolk sac at 5 1/2 weeks but often one does not see a fetal pole by then. I would not be concerned yet. I presume your doc plans to recheck this is in a week and he/she will have a better idea then.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 3/15/2014

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