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23 days past ovulation, but transvaginal ultrasound only should early gestional sac, no yolk sac or fetal pole. Is that normal?

Yes: Depending on how good the tech is and the 'window" to see the sac you may or may not see things that early on. ...Read more
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Can a 1.6cm anterior uterine fibroid negatively affect IVF embryo implantation?

Not if it is in the: Muscle, if it is in the endometrial cavity , if could but I am sure if it was in the cavity your doc would have already removed it before ivf. ...Read more
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Periovulatory endometrium with probable polyps. Endometrium 1.37cm. Normal ovaries with corpus luteum left. Lmp dec. 22, 2013?

Question: Did you have a question to ask? If you are concerned about polyps your doctor can do a test called a sonohystogram to determine the size and location. There is a simple procedure called myosure for removal. ...Read more
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Lmp1/28.Hcg levels 8968, 8956, 12000.Yolk sac measured @ 5w6d no baby.Ectopic ruled out.Could late ovulation be making my dates wrong?Blighted ovum?

Repeat Sono.: The HCG levels you provide are meaningless without a times scale. You are about 8 days less along than would be expected from the lmp. Could be late ovulation vs blighted ovum. A repeat sono in a week will answer the question. If viable there should be an embryo and a heartbeat. Good luck. ...Read more
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Ultrasound showed 5 weeks pregnant instead of 7 with no yolk sac n fetal pole gestational sac 1.6cm with corpus luteal cyst of preg 31mm miscarriage??

Not yet: These are approximate dates. There is a week error at this phase. And dates could be off as well. It is best to wait a week or two and also measure the blood for the hormone levels of HCG. Then you will have a better measure of how things are going. ...Read more
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Transvaginal ultrasound says I have anteverted uterus with secretory endometrium. Meaning?

Normal : This means that your uterus is normal, and that it points upwards. This is a completely normal variation. Secretory endometrium means that the lining is also normal. ...Read more
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How many days after fertilization does the fertilized egg become a blastocyst? Then embryo? What implants-the blastocyst or embryo?

The process: As the fertilized egg divides, it is first known as a morula. Approximately 5 days from first fertilization it forms into a hollow ball known as a blastocyst. This blastocyst implants and begins to sort itself out into different layers--the inner group becomes the embryo and the outer layer will work to nourish and protect. At approximately 6-7 weeks from time of fertilization, an embryo begins. ...Read more
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Is egg retrieval painful?

No: There are great techniques that your doctor can use to minimize discomfort after retrieval. Talk to to your reproductive endocrinologist and have plan! ...Read more
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Ihave14,21 balanced translocation, did egg retrieval ystrday in IVF pgd process.16eggs got fertilized.Is it good number for pgd to find normal embryos?

Unsure: This question would be better answered by a fertility specialist who does IVF regularly ...Read more
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Does a fertilized egg release any hormones before implantation?
Yes: The embryo releases many hormones and other signals. Most of them are not completely understood and are not able to be measured. But the embryo secretes things that help it to implant into the uterus. ...Read more
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Hcg betas 14dpo-70 16dpo-106 18dpo-169. No bleeding/cramping. What are chances of blighted ovum? Ectopic? Chemical pregnancy? Viable pregnancy?

All possible: need to be followed to see what the next value is by your doctor (which is whom I assume is ordering these tests) ...Read more
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Ovary pain after embryo transfer normal?

Probably: The medications used during advanced fertility techniques can certainly cause formation of ovarian cysts. If you are having abdominal pain or discomfort after such a procedure, you absolutely must contact your doctor. This should be evaluated with specific labs and an ultrasound. ...Read more
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5w 4d pregnant, slightly irregular gestational sac, small yolk sac, hcg 36624, is this abnormal? Viable pregnancy?

Unfortunately not : The sonographic findings associated with your betaHCG levels of 36624 are unfortunately not normal and are usually diagnostic of an "early pregnancy failure". Sorry for your loss. ...Read more
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5w5days pregnant, betaHCG 3722, no SAC detected on vaginal US. This means ectopic pregnancy? BetaHCG growth is normal, doubling every 2 days.

Too early to detect : Moniter Recheck ultrasound See your obstetrician
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Hpt+, LMP 6 weeks, ovulation 4w2d. Us showed gest sac 8w, no yolk.Radiologist said blighted ov? Early pg? Ob says matches ov, to repeat 2 weeks.Confused

Blighted ovum: With good knowledge of cycles and ovulation, it would be likely that you are 6 weeks gestational age and usually would see a yolk sac on vaginal ultrasound. However, it's not so accurate to be sure and i agree with rechecking in 1 or maybe 2 weeks. ...Read more
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Transvaginal sonogram safe if placenta previa?

Yes.: A transvaginal sonogram is typically the best way to diagnose placenta previa. The exam should be gentle and fairly fast. There may be some spotting after the exam. But, it is considered safe. ...Read more
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