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What does a small irregular gestational sac containing a yolk sac indicate? i have had some bleeding. when is this considered a miscarriage?

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Dr. Rahil Malik answered

Give it time: The yolk sac and gestational sac are the earliest structures to form inside the uterus. If on a repeat US, you dont see a small embryo, it can be correlated with the time of your pregnancy, your hormonal levels and that can be used to determine the viability of the pregnancy. Best Wishes Dr M

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

What does a small irregular gestational sac containing a yolk sac indicate? i have had some bleeding. when is this considered a miscarriage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rahil Malik answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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