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2-3 weeks pregnant but not detected on vaginal ultrasound?

i went in for an ulta sound today and im only 2-3 weeks along and the doctor said that there is not fetus or sac detected no signs of etopic pregnancy is this normal not to see baby this early along or have i lost the baby?  this doctor reallyscared us and made us think that there is no other reason for not dectecting the pregnancy even though there is many cases i just read of on here?
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Hi,I done a home pregancy test 4 times with the digital clear blue and it read that I was 1-2 weeks pregnant, since monday i have spottings of blood like i was ready to get my period,so i testd again the next day and it still read that i was pregnant.I went to get a scan and an internal scan done and it showed no of a pregnancy and im still spotting. Is this normal??
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Thank you so much for your very detailed comments I really appreciate them!! so I'm about 24 weeks now but I'm trying to figure out my transvaginal ultrasound which took place on April 30th would it be able to detect if I was about 2 weeks pregnant I think I was about 4 weeks pregnant at this time but I can't know for sure would the transvaginal ultrasound be able to pick up a pregnancy If I ovulated around April 13th I believe I ovulated 2 or 3 weeks before then please let me know it's very important that I know the date thank you so much
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I need help i had sex before my period march 3 and 4 and i got my period at 5-9 and i had sex at 21 and at 28 i had a pregnacy test and im pregnant..when did i get pregnant?
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I am an ultrasound tech. I see worried confused moms everyday so I wanted to take a moment to reduce your stress. A LOT is going on in these first few weeks but its all microscopic and ultrasound is not a microscope so breath and be patient. At 2 weeks pregnant you are ovulating. At 4 weeks pregnant your period is due. If your period skipped 2 weeks ago then you are not 2 weeks pregnant....you are 6 weeks pregnant. At 5 weeks (or a week past your expected period) a gestational sac can USUALLY be seen, but not always. If you ovulated a day or 2 late then you are technically not 5 weeks but only 4 weeks 5 days so nothing would be seen. At 6 weeks (or 2 weeks past your missed period) a baby USUALLY can be seen. Now again if you ovulated late you may be a bit earlier than you think and no baby may be seen. Also it is COMPLETELY NORMAL for any baby measuring less than 7 weeks (or 3 weeks past your period) to NOT have a heartbeat, or to have a slow heartbeat that your doctor will want to follow up to. The heartbeat starts sometime during your 6th week of pregnancy. And it doesnt just kick start at 150 beats. It gets stronger over a day or 2. By 7 weeks (or 3 weeks after your missed period) you should see a baby with a heartbeat. I hope that clears up some of the confusion so you mamas can enjoy your new pregnancy. Congrats!!!
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So, when will you start gaining weight? And how do you tell the difference between a a fat pouch and a baby pouch that early on? I've spotted last month and this month instead of having a normal period. That isn't a usual thing for me. My husband and I have been trying. I took a blood test about a week ago, and it came back zero qualitative and zero quantitative. I have been majorly gassy, boated, have had itchy boobs, and feel like I'm starving all the time. I haven't gained any weight since when I think I could have conceived, but my pouch is getting harder and I'm a very petite girl. My doctor says that she thinks I may have had a chemical pregnancy because I bled for two days this month. She said an ectopic pregnancy could have been possible too. My doctor has me scheduled for an ultrasound next thursday, and i'm not sure why she'd do that. Help?
Hi, I was a bit confused when you were explaining about how far along you actually are. You said 2 weeks after your missed period you're actually 6 weeks, but shouldn't that also depending on conception?? Example, I had unprotected sex with my bf on a Friday and was supposed to get my period the following Monday. I waited until the following Thursday (1.5 weeks later) to take a pregnancy test and it came back positive. So did the second. So are you saying because my period is 2 weeks late I'm 6 weeks pregnant, even though conception happened aboutique 2.5 weeks ago?? I'm a bit confused because the poster didn't say when her last period was or how late she was.
Pls I need to clear my mind,if am pregnant or not because I saw my period on the 8 of march and I should have the next one On the 9th of this month but no,but the confusing part is my husband always uses a condom so pls who can explain to me what is going on with me and I have gone for an ultrasound but the doctor saw nothing.
Hi,i'm more confused now. When i was about 10 days delayed i had 2 PT and they were both positive but when i went to the doctor and have it checked on the ultrasound there was no sac, she told me to comeback after 2 weeks..a day before 2 weeks because i am having spotting, i came back and she did an uktra sound, there was already an gestational sac but no yolk...she told me to comeback aftrr 2 weeks again to see if there will be a yolk. I am quite scared because i am feeling that there is something wrong with my pregnancy again. I miscarried my first last 2015..i had my last period last april 7 or 9...i am just wandering why i would only be 3 weeks
That is very helpful but i am wondering why my hcg was at 278.78 and i was 5 wk and 6d. I went to er yesterday because of small menstrual cramp feelings. They did an u/t and couldnt find the baby or anything for that matter.. She told me to get another hcg done in 48 hours but also said that i was probablly having a miscarriage because my hcg was so low. Please help me i cant stop crying.
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Same with me,i have a ultrasound sep.19 to see baby I am also 2-3 weeks along. Can you tell me if everything worked out OK ?
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I knew when I was 2 weeks as well, because I had menstrual on 3/21 started spotting on 4/6 took test cause that was weird thought menstrual, may just be early, but that was too early, test positive. Did U/S no visual of sac, yolk or  anything.  
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I'm going through the same thing right now. I took a home pregnancy test 3 weeks ago and it was positive. The next week I was having pain and went to the ER. They told me my hcg was 500 and they didn't see anything in the ultrasound. I was told I had a miscarriage and to follow up with my doctor. I went yesterday and she told me she didn't feel that I had a miscarriage and she redid my hcg. She called today and said my hcg is up to 25,000. I have to do an ultrasound tomorrow. This has been so stressful!!
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Hi. I was having irregular periods. and i was put on diane 35 by my gyn for 3 continious months to regulate my periods. and she told to wait for periods to come normally on 4th month. from then 4th and 5 th month i got periods normally and on 6th month i missed my periods. did the home pregnancy test. and yes it was positive. i went to the gyn next day(friday) to confirm. did internal ultrasound. couldnt find anything. not even a sac. and did my blood test to confirm pregnancy. it came positive and i am 3 weeks.

but the doctor suspects whether it is ectopic pregnancy. as my hcg level was 1500 and he couldnt see anythng. he also said it could be tooo early. he asked me to come for another scan tommrw.(Tuesday).

I am very worried. so tensed. not able to calm myself down.
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...Experiencing the same one.I had my last period June 26th - 29th. Then July 23rd I had a blood spotting. The next day I thought I had my period so i thot like m not pregnant but the thing is it only lasted two days and spotting next days. I honestly didnt wnna take another Pregnancy Test because i was thinking i would just fail to see two pink lines. So after a week of having signs I took HCG test one day after another. Surprisingly, it came all positive. I had to go to the OBGYNE to confirm if i really was. We were on TTC for a year now and this is the only time i got a positive result so I am ecstatic. I took another test before going to the hospital and it was positive too. Dr had me on ultrasound and found out nothing and gave me two possibilities of either its too early to detect the pregnancy or it is an ectopic. She took another ultrasound TransVaginal but still its nothing and have a clear cyst over my right ovary. This is really freaking me out and sad actually. I was told to bring the old record I had when i was last consulted by her. I know she told me there is nothing to worry about and had me rescheduled for next week another ultrasound. I am hoping it is not an EP and all is well. The thing I just am confused ryt now is that why didnt they let me go for a blood test?
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Have you found anything out about your problems listed here? I am currently dealing with the same thing. At the beginning of the week, I took an over the counter test with a week estimator on it saying that I was 2-3 weeks pregnant. The next day I went to the doctor and had them give me a pee-pregnancy test, which came back positive. The next day I went for an ultra sound (because I am having side pains and I wanted to see if it was an ectopic pregnancy). The ultra sound is not showing anything and the nurse is very rude about it saying I miscarried and there is no baby. The very next day I went in for blood work, which came back saying I am now 3-4 weeks pregnant. I then called the ultra sound doctor and explained what was going on, which she responded...no they are wrong, there is no baby. I have taken an over the counter pregnancy test every morning for the past 3 mornings and they all are saying positive. I go to an OBGYN on Tuesday but I really would like to know as much as I can before then. It's driving me crazy not knowing if I've lost my baby or not. What did the doctor end up telling you?
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hi alison,maybe you can help me, i just visited my ob yesterday to have a check up. I have a spotting for 2 week now,i have all of the symptoms of pregnancy,like breast soreness,nausea,sensitive smell,and fatigue,but on my blood test it was negative,and on ultrasound as well,my dr. said my endometrium is thick that cause bleeding,but no sac or fetal pole at all,and she told me that my left ovary is polycystic, is it possible i'm pregnant? or are those symptoms related to something else,because im still feeling all of those thing up to now.we concieved last aug.23 and i supposed to have my perion on sept.2.thanks
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Hello i have a question please no judgement i was with my boyfriend that i am with now and i am about 14 weeks 5 days..when i had found out i was pregnant it was jan 30 i was 6 weeks 1 day now im lost when i had split with the boyfriend i am with now i was haveing intercourse most december except newyears because we were seperated i broke up with him and i had bumped into my ex and well u know it was the first of january now im scared because im back with my boyfreind from december and he thinks is his which i really hope so please if any suggestion if i was 6 weeks on the 30th of january 2014..i just want to make sure its my boyfriends not my ex just from newyears it was just that one time can u please let me know
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I went to the doctor going through the same thing I was spotting a lil doc claim she don't c the baby I know I'm about  3 was pregnant this is crazy she say I'm pregnant but she ran test to c get back results Thursday I pray I didn't loose my baby I found ur story similar to mine thnx
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I JUST went through the exact same thing!!! Just found out yesterday that everything is perfectly fine! I had to do a few blood tests as well to check the levels and a sonogram and ultrasound! The doctor gave me a real good scare as well!!! She had told me it was either to early or the baby is OUTSIDE of the uterus and would not survive!!! THANKFULLY my baby is just to early!! I am about 3ish 4 weeks. So it is perfectly normal to not be able to see anything just yet!!
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Question for you :) My daughter was on the pill and for 3 months didn't have a period then took the sugar pills so she would have one. Her first period was in November and then again the first day of her period was Dec 17th. She has taken 2-3 home tests and they were positive..she started spotting a few days ago and only when she urinates which the blood was brown. Then today she bled heavier almost like a normal period. We went to the OB dr today and she did a cervical check and said the cervix shows no signs of dilation and is completely closed. They did an internal vaginal ultrasound and saw no sac or egg. Is it possible she is to early to show and has NO Cramping or Pain at all. Was thinking maybe she didn't ovulate within the 14 day window maybe just outside of it being that she chose not to have periods for months and then decided to in November.
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Hi all scared mother here i found out on dec 19th that i was pregnant. long story short on the 16th of dec. istarted spotting and thought it was my period but it got no heavier like normal so thats y i took the test but ive been bleeding ever since, and now its clots and heavy bleeding like my period i have beeen back and forth for blood work and ultrasounds and they dont see anything but my hgc levels are still going up im not having severe pains just mild discomfort in my lower abdomen . i just want to know if any body else been through this its really freaking me out...
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Am three weeks late I took a home pregnancy test it says negative when is the best time to take a test
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Ive been told im about four weeks pregnant n 3 days ago I got my period had an enternal ultrasound they couldnt see nothing besides fluid in my uterus does this mean ive had a misscarriage or would It be to early to see anythingnon an ultrasound
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I thought I was at about 5 weeks when we had our first ob appt last Wednesday, he couldn't find anything on the ultrasound, so he ordered blood work for me yesterday and a sonogram. The doc at the sonogram told me that we were having a miscarriage...we broke down immediately, and then my doc asked us to come in. He said that it is possible we are earlier than we thought and we're now awaiting my blood tests...I have had no bleeding or cramping...sore breasts and exhaustion and nausea I have had. I had a little brown discharge over the weekend, but was told by the on call doc that was normal as well as my own. I don't know what to think...but the clock is ticking and I'm not sure if I'm nervous or scared to answer the phone when it rings...
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Just reading through this while I was looking through google. I am an ultrasound tech. Sometimes, you cannot see a baby OR a sac until you are 5-7 weeks pregnant!! And at the least, your blood HCG levels have to be around 1200 to see with a transvaginal ultrasound. Just wanted to tell you ladies, hopefully to eliminate some freaking out here :)
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The same here, I did a urine test on 9/30/2013 and it was mostly negative. Next day I did another test with FMU and saw a extremely faint line... That Wednesday went to the ob and did another test which was less faint than the first one... they did my blood work and everything.. Yesterday on 10/04/2013 started spotting a lil bit and passed one clot. after that the little spotting stopped.. I went to the ob today and they did an ultrasound and didn't see anything... I am pretty sure I ovulated like a week ate this time and that maes me be like 3 1/2 to 4 weeks pregnant... the nurse drawn my blood and have to go again on Monday... maybe baby is too small or maybe a miscarriage....
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I just came from the doctor today...i found out i'm about 3 weeks along and all they could see on the US was what lookes like a hollow whole...lol i have to go back in three weeks to check for viablility and to give a due date. not stressing I was just surprise to be this early.
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I went to the dr today and they did a urine test..it was negitive at first but the longer it sat their it became a faint positive.. so they did a blood test my HCGs are 33.. they had me do a sonogram and you couldnt see anything not even a sac..my dr wants me to go in again wedensday and see if my HCGs go up..i never really had a regular period ..after my second baby i got the depo then recentley got off because we wanted another baby ..is my HCG level of 33 a sign of a positive pregnancy?
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Well ,I waited three days and went back my hog level went from 339-1500. Did a vaginal ultrasound.. The Doc seen a sac but nothing was in it... So ectopic pregnancy was ruled out... I was told to come back in one more week and something should be seen in the sac... My pain has gone away after taken maalox... I'm still claiming early pregnant,will keep you updated the next time I should be telling you all a due date!!!! KEEPING FAITH!!!
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Well the results of my hog level was 339.. I was told to comeback in three days to see which way my levels were going up or down..
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