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I am 5 weeks pregnant and had an ultrasound done today, however they saw no baby and no sack. is that normal because i am so early?
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Not so early: An ultrasound can usually identify a gestational sac by 5 menstrual weeks of pregnancy , and by 6 weeks should be able to identify a fetus. If one is clearly past that gestational age and do not see a sack or fetus that could be a problem. It is helpful to coordinate with an HCG blood level. Repeat test may be ordered by gyn.
Answered 6/17/2015
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