A member asked:

Had 1st abdom ultrasound, should be 8w1d based on lmp, dr said only 6w3d, no heartbeat. could this end in a normal pregnancy? waiting on hcg levels.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

Early pregnancy: The HCG levels definite confirm a viable pregnancy. At a very early age the heartbeat is not necessarily going to be obvious on us. Most of the time it is seen around 7 weeks ga. My recommendation is to wait for HCG levels and f/u as directed by your gyn provider.

Answered 6/10/2014

4.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Had 1st abdom ultrasound, should be 8w1d based on lmp, dr said only 6w3d, no heartbeat. could this end in a normal pregnancy? waiting on hcg levels.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have decreasing HCG levels & no heart beat at 7 wks ultrasound & baby only measured 6 wks. How long does it take for my body to naturally miscarry or will I need a dialation and curettage?

A member asked:

At 5 weeks from hcg levels were 3900 and at 7 weeks my levels were 4,400. At 7 weeks my ultrasound shows a heart beat and I had another ultrasound at 7w5d with a heart beat. Should I abort before I miscarry or get another hcg test?

A member asked:

What causes a cyst to rupture? And is it safe to have a ruptured cyst during pregnancy? Should I be concerned? Even though my gynecologist keeps telling me that everything is fine my HCG level is good and he could hear the baby heart beat

A member asked:

Conception Question-LMP Dec7,2020. HCG test Jan11,2021 showed hcg level @ 529 (5weeks). Ultrasounds show baby 6-7 days behind DD (calc by LMP). Could I have conceived just 13 days prior to Jan11?

A member asked:

4 hCG levels over 10 days stay around 2500. 2 vag. Ultrasounds show no sign of pregnancy. Is methotrexate a reasonable option to d&c?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Ultrasound showed g-sac no embryo/heartbeat Doctor said i was 6 weeks 0 days&hcg levels r 1600. Is it normal not 2 see embryo or yolk sac this early?

Just had an ultrasound today am supposed to be 9 weeks...last mp was 8/6/15 showing fetus +- 6 weeks in size no heartbeat and hcg levels 35000...help!

My hCG levels are very high I got an ultrasound confirming the heartbeat and they didn't see twins. Is this ok?

Low HCG doubling rate (maybe 60%). Fetal pole small in relation to gestational sac @ 6w4d ultrasound w/137 heartbeat. Normal, or should I worry?

My hCG levels on 2/26 were 49486.0 and they were 25058.0 on 3/7. Ultrasound is 6 weeks and no heartbeat. What are my chances of having a miscarriage?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?