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My transvaginal ultrasound at 5 weeks only saw the gestational sac and nothing else. is this normal?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

The yolk sac: should be seen, but it is OK not to see the fetus at this stage.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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