QuestionTechnically I am 8 weeks pregnant today. I was diagnosed with a blighted
ovum at 7 weeks exactly. The 7 week sonogram showed a sac measuring to 5
weeks, 4 days but no pole or heartbeat. Also, my HCG levels were in the
7000 range. Four days later, my HCG levels were in the 53,000 range and the
sonogram showed a sac measuring at about 7 weeks and a fetal pole
measuring at about 6 weeks. My dr. says my hormones are making the tissue
grow, but it will still lead to a miscarriage because there still is no heartbeat.
My dr. wants me to have a D&C but I am uncertain at this time because of the
fetal growth. I asked if I had a tilted or retroverted uterus, but got an indirect
answer. Could this be something other than a blighted ovum? What are my
chances of hearing a heartbeat later?
AnswerDear Debra
When in doubt, I usually ask the patient to visit me again at clinic within 1-2 weeks to repeat the ultrasound scan and make a decision at this second visit.The hcg level is not really helpful in making a diagnosis.
Suggest a repeat ultrasound to your doctor and watch the response.
Good Luck
