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I just had a transvaginal sono done because i was slightly spotting, it shows i have a sac but no baby im approximately 5 weeks is it too soon?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Likely early: It is incredibly rare to see a fetal pole (baby) at exactly 5 weeks; i'd hold off for another week before scanning again.

Answered 7/2/2013

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A member asked:

I just had a transvaginal sono done because i was slightly spotting, it shows i have a sac but no baby im approximately 5 weeks is it too soon?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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