Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a thorough examination today. There was a yolk sac, but no visible cardiac activity was observed. I have been taking pregnancy preservation medication for a week. The doctor said today that if there is no heartbeat, the baby might not survive, and prescribed more pregnancy preservation medication. I will have a follow-up ultrasound in one week. I would like to ask if there are cases where a yolk sac is observed first, and then a heartbeat appears after a while. Attached are the ultrasound images from today and the progesterone test results from last week's urine examination.Doctor's answer:
Your situation is normal. Every baby first sees the germ, and then hears the heartbeat. In the early stages of pregnancy, when the time is relatively short, it is normal not to hear the heartbeat. Therefore, you need to have a follow-up check after some time. However, it cannot be ruled out that there may be problems, so it is recommended to consult a doctor to understand the specific situation. It will be better to know more. Pay attention to your condition in daily life, rest more, avoid overexertion, and pay attention to the movements of the fetus.