Patient's question:
Last menstrual period was September 5th, delayed by 9 days in August, usually about a two-day difference. Blood test showed low progesterone, prescribed progesterone. HCG doubling was good. The two blood test results were 8 days apart. The doctor estimated the gestational age to be 43 days and recommended an ultrasound, but only a yolk sac was found. Normal at 43 days should have both fetal heartbeat and fetal bud. Recheck in 7-10 days, if no fetal bud is still present, it may not be viable. Is this normal? Can the baby be saved?Doctor's answer:
Generally, fetal heartbeat and fetal bud will reappear after being pregnant for more than forty days. Fetal heartbeat and fetal bud cannot be late to reappear after being pregnant for eight weeks. If there is no fetal heartbeat or fetal bud at forty-three days of pregnancy, do not worry. Follow medical advice to maintain the pregnancy, rest in bed, and schedule a follow-up ultrasound in about ten days. Wishing you a good pregnancy. The above advice is for the question "Last menstrual period was September 5th, delayed by nine days in August." It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you health!