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6w5d had a u/s that showed a sac yolk sac but no fetal pole or hb my hcg levels are normal and rising, is this normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Repeat: Typically a fetal pole can be seen by 6 wk and 5 days but no definitive diagnosis should be made. A repeat sonogram should be done in 1-2 weeks to determine if the pregnancy is developing normally

Answered 5/2/2015

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