6 week ultrasound with yolk sac but no fetal pole...

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I just had a 6 week transvaginal ultrasound and the gestational sac measured 5 weeks 6 days. There was a yolk sac but no visible fetal pole. My pregnancy symptoms have really subsided in the past few days and I am worried something may be wrong. I am scheduled for a second ultrasound in 2 weeks. I am concerned this may indicate a blighted ovum...

Thank you for any information or similar personal experiences!
 
It may just be a few days too early to see the fetal pole. The fact that there was a yolk sac is an excellent sign as a true blighted ovum doesn't have a yolk sac I think. Also the gestational sac was a very good size for your dates.
Until 7 weeks people often don't see what they expect and doing ultrasounds before that point is a common reason why people get so anxious.
I think 2 weeks is too long to wait though. I think you should ask if they can repeat the ultrasound after one week, they should be able to give you a firm diagnosis at 7 weeks since the size of the sac shows your own dates are correct.
In the meantime try to think positive. Lots of people don't see the baby at that stage.
 
Kat2504,
Thanks for your words of encouragement! I have found such conflicting information online and really appreciate your message. I am trying to keep a positive attitude and am hoping the next two weeks will pass quickly (unless I can convince them to see me early).
Thanks again!
 
I am in your shoes, I am at 5 weeks and 5 days today..we got sac, yolk but no pole :( so they told me it was just too early to see so I go see somebody in a few weeks. I am going to wait the 3 weeks they want me to wait that way we know for sure. I got my blood drawn yesterday if my hcg does not double I am going to be heartbroken :(
 
I just had a 6 week transvaginal ultrasound and the gestational sac measured 5 weeks 6 days. There was a yolk sac but no visible fetal pole. My pregnancy symptoms have really subsided in the past few days and I am worried something may be wrong. I am scheduled for a second ultrasound in 2 weeks. I am concerned this may indicate a blighted ovum...

Thank you for any information or similar personal experiences!

this is not a blighted ovum, you have a gestational sac with a yolk sac. it may just be too early to see. i had one at 5w6d and only saw the yolk sac. 2.5 weeks later there was a baby in there with a strong heartbeat. give it the 2 weeks and then you will know for sure. a blighted ovum is only true when there is a gestational sac and nothing else. ive had one of these, they suck and im 100% sure this is not what's going on. good luck and try to stay positive.
 
I had the same thing happen to me two weeks ago. I went in at 5+5 and they saw a gestational sac and yolk sac but no fetal pole. My symptoms had subsided and I was panicked. Then a few days later MS kicked in and I have been feeling sooo sick. I go in tomorrow for my repeat scan and I'm crossing my fingers that I see baby!

Apparently it's very common to not see a fetal pole that early. Of course I am still freaked out about it though! Here's a threat about it that helped me: https://www.babyandbump.com/pregnancy-first-trimester/636048-5w5d-first-scan-sac-yolk-no-visible-embryo-normal.html
 
Really I am astounded at the amount of people who are having these very early scans before 6 weeks without being warned that the baby is often not going to be visible yet. Over here nowhere will scan you before 6 weeks unless they reckon the pregnancy is ectopic.
My advice to all women on here is to not get scans until you have passed 6 weeks. I would say 8 weeks really if there is no bleeding. But it is totally totally normal not to see the fetal pole or the heartbeat before 6 weeks.
 
I had mine at the ER due to brown sptting. Normally I would not have had one but they wanted to do one to check.
 
My early ultrasound was ordered due to a possible ectopic pregnancy. In the future I think I may refuse/delay an early scan if at all possible!

Luckybreak and Lisk- Best wishes for your upcoming scans, may we all hear positive results and a heartbeat soon!

Megangrohl- Congratulations on your recent scan! Hearing your similar situation is very encouraging :)
 
Thanks! I was scared the scan would be all bad news but nope it was all great news. And I am 10 weeks on thursday. Just try to stay optimistic and know that you do not have a blighted ovum. Good luck!
 
i had a scan at 5+5 and all they saw was a yolk sac...they said that was normal and in the right place and very happy, i have a 7 week scan on the 26th hoping to see a h/b :) x
 
Same thing happened to me. I was 5.4 wks with my first and they didn't see a fetal pole, two weeks later strong as ever and now have the best daughter! The average time for someone to see a fetal pole is around 6 weeks and can take up to almost 7 weeks to finally see it. Good luck, but I think you'll be fine. I know how hard it is to wait that two weeks.
 
I don't think you can see the pole until 6 weeks + and even then some people don't see until 7 weeks. From what i've read a good average for seeing the heartbeat is about 6.4 / 6.5 but I'm certainly no expert. Your scan results sound good to me!
 
Hi huni, the fact there is a yolk that is very promising! As that's what feeds the baby til the placenta takes over at around 7 weeks xxx fingers crossed for u babes xxx
 
kerfuffle - had my repeat scan today and saw baby + heartbeat! The ultrasound tech confirmed that only seeing a yolk sac is normal at 5-6 weeks. I know how excruciating waiting two weeks is, but I'm confident that you'll see baby when you have your repeat scan!
 
kerfuffle - had my repeat scan today and saw baby + heartbeat! The ultrasound tech confirmed that only seeing a yolk sac is normal at 5-6 weeks. I know how excruciating waiting two weeks is, but I'm confident that you'll see baby when you have your repeat scan!

LisK, Congratulations on your scan! I really appreciate your update. Best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy!

Ladies, I really appreciate all of your positive messages and thoughts. You have all helped me realize this is perfectly normal and I am looking forward to my next scan :)
 

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