Patient's question:
I am 47 days pregnant. A few days ago, I had stomach pain. Yesterday, I went for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said there was no fetal heartbeat and that my progesterone was too low, recommending an induced abortion. I want to ask if my baby will be fine, and whether there might be a chance of a fetal heartbeat.Doctor's answer:
At 47 days pregnant, because the embryo is small, the fetal heartbeat is often not visible, but we cannot rule out the possibility of the embryo surviving. Currently, we are monitoring the increase in blood HCG to see if it is normal, with progesterone only serving as a reference. You should have a blood test to check your HCG levels, and retest after three days to see if it doubles significantly. One week later, you will have another ultrasound examination. If your menstrual cycle is normal, you should see fetal heartbeat around the 50th day. Wishing you a speedy recovery, a healthy body, and a wonderful life.