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5 wks. 4 days pregnant. vaginal ultrasound showed small gestational sac and yolk sac, but could not see embryo? is this normal? yolk sac a good sign?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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Yes: The yolk sac normally shows up first(before the embryo) on ultrasound at about this time. If all is well, embryo should become visible within a week or so.

Answered 6/5/2014

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A member asked:

5 wks. 4 days pregnant. vaginal ultrasound showed small gestational sac and yolk sac, but could not see embryo? is this normal? yolk sac a good sign?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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