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What Does Lack Of Fetal Heart Rate On Pregnancy Scan Indicate?

im 5 weeks and 4 day i went for an emergency scan cause i bleeded for about thee weeks while being pregnant they said they cant see no heartbeat or pole so i have to go back next week for a scan what does this mean and i am not getting any pregnancy symptoms like sickness saw boobs or hunger what does this mean
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns .
Ultrasound can detect fetal pole and cardiac activity only after6 weeks of gestation.
Bleeding in early pregnancy can be due to abortion, ectopic pregnancy or subchorionic haemorrhage.
If the fetal pole or cardiac activity is not visible currently, then you should get a repeat ultrasound after1 week to confirm the situation.
Further management should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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What Does Lack Of Fetal Heart Rate On Pregnancy Scan Indicate?

Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns . Ultrasound can detect fetal pole and cardiac activity only after6 weeks of gestation. Bleeding in early pregnancy can be due to abortion, ectopic pregnancy or subchorionic haemorrhage. If the fetal pole or cardiac activity is not visible currently, then you should get a repeat ultrasound after1 week to confirm the situation. Further management should be done accordingly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Regards Dr Deepti Verma