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A 32-year-old female asked:

vag u/s says 6w 4 days. there were 2 yolks and 1 fetal pole/heartbeat. same gestational sac. could the other develop a heartbeat in the next few days?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

No, : Probably started out as a twin that did not develop.

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Internal Medicine 14 years experience

Maybe: Keep checking with your doctor frequently to get serial ultrasound exams. Good luck !

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Infectious Disease 56 years experience

Possible: Yes, this may occur.

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