Can An Ultrasound Detect A Recent Abortion?

Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2017

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Mon, 24 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : I had gotten an abortion last week . I got an ultrasound this week since my bleeding has decreased . The scan doesn't meniton anything about the pregnancy . Can you please tell me if my abortion can be detected .

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Complete Abortion

Detailed Answer:
Hi
GREETINGS
Since the abortion was complete it was not detected.The uterine cavity would have been empty.
What was the duration of pregnancy.?
Was it medicines or surgical ?
Feel free to ask your doubts with more details.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (1 hour later)

I was in my 5th week and I got a medical abortion .
I just want a confirmation that the pregnancy and abortion cannot be detected since I will be going for a cyst scan day after tomorrow to a family doctor and cannot afford the detection

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Since the uterus is empty it will be difficult to detect that you were pregnant .
Hope my answer helps you.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (2 hours later)

Can you see the reports at let me know if those reports and scan confirm that the uterus is empty please

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
seen reports

Detailed Answer:
I have seen reports previously.The scan is not showing gestational sac as before.
If you want to confirm you can do hcg hormone.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T