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A member asked:

If no fetal pole is seen inside, does this mean miscarriage?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Depends.: This depends on your gestational age (true, not just menstrual dates). It may mean three things: early normal pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, blighted ovum/miscarriage. Talk to your gynecologist to determine your particulars, including your beta HCG and serial pelvic ultrasound views. Good luck!

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Answered 6/10/2014

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