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How Long Would It Take To Show Positive Pregnancy In Ultrasound?
My wife did nt got periods since July 16, 2010. We got two home pregnancy tests negative, consulted gyno on Sept 18, 2010, then got done Ultrasound - sonographer said there is no pregnancy. Wife started feeling uneasyness, vomiting after 11 weeks then we got a positive pregnancy result on a home pregnancy test kit. My question is, is it possible to miss pregnancy in ultrasound and by also by gyno. We did nt had sex since last 3 months. Plz help
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Hi.
It is usually detected by the 6th week from the LMP (last menstrual period), but in some women it can take longer.
But yes, of course it is possible. As she is 11 weeks or more now, the gestational sac should be easily visualised, so do not worry, visit your doctor for an ultrasound and get rid of that anxiety both of you are carrying around.
Best wishes.
It is usually detected by the 6th week from the LMP (last menstrual period), but in some women it can take longer.
But yes, of course it is possible. As she is 11 weeks or more now, the gestational sac should be easily visualised, so do not worry, visit your doctor for an ultrasound and get rid of that anxiety both of you are carrying around.
Best wishes.
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