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Had ultrasound on 6 weeks , among three embryos, fetal pole, yolk sac is present in all, but heartbeat is seen in one only. is there any complication.

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

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Maybe: Possibly only 1 is viable recheck ultrasound in 1 week to see if others have heartbeat.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Had ultrasound on 6 weeks , among three embryos, fetal pole, yolk sac is present in all, but heartbeat is seen in one only. is there any complication.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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