Missed Abortion: Yolk Sac Present, No Fetal Pole or Heartbeat - What to Do?

Question
Hi please help me out for thz issue i got my LMP on 22 july, right now im 9 weeks above pregnant i went for my 1st transvaginal ultrasound on 28 sep which shows that only yolk sac was there no fetal pole no heartbeat was there and according to the ultrasound there was a sign of missed abortion i went to my doctor she told me that i should wait for 2 weeks more and repeat the ultrasound cuz i am a patient of polycystic and most of the tym in poly patient the hrtbeat nd fetal is growng in 12 wks plz guide me regardng thz mtr thiz is my 1st pregnancy

Answer
Hi there Swtbeaty,

I am sorry to hear you're going through this. I agree with your doctor; wait for two more weeks and repeat the ultrasound. Picking up on a heartbeat isn't always possible at 9 weeks, and 12 weeks will give you a more accurate reading.

All the best,

Laura