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Are vaginal ultrasounds safe during early pregnancy? can they cause miscarriage? had mild cramping for a day after getting one done and it scared me.
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Yes: Vaginal ultrasounds are safe during early pregnancy. Many women are afraid of them because they are often done in women who are very high risk for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
Answered 9/28/2016
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