Patient's question:
I am 27 years old this year. In the past few days, I have had brown discharge from my lower body and don't know what's going on. I suspect I might be pregnant. Please ask: How many weeks into pregnancy can an ultrasound be done?Doctor's answer:
After 40 days of pregnancy, you can have an ultrasound examination. Generally, 3-5 ultrasounds are performed during pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, one ultrasound is done to confirm early pregnancy, monitor the growth and development of the embryo, and diagnose common early pregnancy conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, and various types of miscarriage. In the second trimester, specifically between weeks 22-26, a 4D color Doppler ultrasound is conducted to screen for major fetal abnormalities and defects in major organs. In the later stages of pregnancy, the focus is on the fetus, amniotic fluid, and placental condition.