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I went to the doctor, and they gave me a beta hcG test that showed my level to be 663, but when they did the vaginal AND tummy ultrasound, they saw nothing but a thickened uterine wall.
Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Please help.
Hi,
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Ultrasound scans during early pregnancy can fail to detect baby/fetal heartbeat in the gestational sac. The thickened endometrial lining is good and it could suggest that pregnancy is in progress (it is also considered good to have endometrial thickness of more than 6-8mm as favorable for conception). If the conception and implantation has occurred late in the cycle, then appearance of gestational sac in ultrasound scan might take some time. At about 6-8 weeks of gestation, it gets clearer. Wait and go ahead with getting repeat scan (preferably transvaginal ultrasound scan) to look for the fetal pole and heartbeat. You can also consider requesting your gynecologist/obstetrician for getting serial HCG levels tested. Doubling up of the hormone levels in 72 hours will show that pregnancy is going on smoothly. If levels are not adequate, then external hormonal supplements should be considered to be started to help with preventing miscarriage. Take adequate rest. Drink plenty of water. Maintain healthy diet. Avoid any heavy work. Avoid having intercourse during first trimester. Avoid lifting heavy objects and climbing stairs or standing for long periods. All the best.
Take care.
i had my last lmp on the 14th or november i did a hpt on the 21st of dec it shower positive i had a scan on the 30th of dec and there was no sac only thickning of the uterus. i do have pcos and my periods are usually 35days plus. do you think this could be a viable pregnency. i have had 5 miss carriages since april 2010. do you think i should ask for hormonal support just incase it is viable.
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