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First ultrasound he said i was 6 weeks 5 days there was 1 gestational sac 1 yolk sac and 1fetal pole with heartbeat could yolk sac be a twin?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: The yolk sac is an early pregnancy structure, even a beginning ultrasonographer should be able to tell the difference.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/17/2014

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A member asked:

First ultrasound he said i was 6 weeks 5 days there was 1 gestational sac 1 yolk sac and 1fetal pole with heartbeat could yolk sac be a twin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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