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9 w pregnant ultrasound showed fetal pole measuring 8w3d but no heartbeat. no spotting or cramps. when can i expect the miscarriage to happen?

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Difficult to say: I'm so sorry to hear about your news. It's difficult to say when you will pass the pregnancy. It could be as short as a day or two versus 3 to 4 weeks. Speak to your doctor about the possibility of using medication or surgery to hasten the process if that is your desire.

Answered 2/3/2015

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Fetal heartbeat detected at 5w 3days, slight spotting, very mild cramping. What is the chance of miscarriage?

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1st ultrasound I measured 4wks 6 days. 13 days later I only measured 6 weeks 1 day. There was a fetal pole, but no heart beat. should I worry about possible miscarriage or could I just be to early for heartbeat. I go back in 7 days for another US. ?

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Hello, I have questions about my pregnancy. The doctor said I may have a miscarriage and that they can't hear the heart beat yet. I have done 2 ultrasounds and it remains the same. So I wanted to know If I could speak with a doctor about this?

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If at 11 weeks pregnant doc can't get fetal heartbeat should they do a sonogram. Have history of miscarriage?

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