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    Sep 17, 2012, 03:11 PM
    Viability
    I took a pregnancy test the 12th of this month and my LMP was 8/16/12. I tested positive but I got an ultrasound today which I am 4 weeks and 4 days and there was no evidence of a gestational sac. What does this mean?
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    Sep 17, 2012, 03:36 PM
    Was the ultrasound transvaginal or abdominal?

    At 4 weeks it may just be too early to see anything. It's best to get retested in a few weeks.
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    Sep 17, 2012, 04:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    Was the ultrasound transvaginal or abdominal?

    At 4 weeks it may just be too early to see anything. It's best to get retested in a few weeks.
    It was abdominal - Im an ultrasound student on my extern right now -- there is increased blood flow to the uterus and a thickened endo. I have experienced quite a bit cramping the last few days as well.
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    Sep 17, 2012, 04:17 PM
    At 4 weeks a transvaginal ultrasound is a better choice. Most likely the pregnancy was missed using an abdominal ultrasound.
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