I had my first scan today and was expecting to be 6w4d but was told I was only 5w2d and all they could see was a gestational sac and yolk sac, no fetus. If there’s a yolk sac then is that a good sign that things will progress?
My timeframe seems shocking to me because last week my hcg was at 1430 (which seems way to high at 4 weeks) and today is at 6300.
I’ve had a previous MC not too long ago so I’m scared this will be another!
Hello, I am 5w3d after a 5 day fresh transfer (ivf). Today the ultrasound tech said she saw a gestational sac but did not see a yolk sac. My nurse said I could have implanted later and that she would review with a doctor. There were a few things during the ultrasound that made me less confident in the tech, but I’m not sure what to think. We are very worried. Has anyone had this experience? Thank you.
Hi everyone,
I have a question. My friend has got a Yolk Sac tumor at her ovarium and her belly aches. Is that a sign of tumor growth? Anyone else has got yolk sac tumor? Its really rare case so I'd like to hear people with yolk sac tumor experiences. Would really appreciate it. Best regards.
Just found out this week I’m having twins at 7w3d. The early ultrasound scan appears that we’re having mo/mo twins, but I’ve read a lot of anecdotal evidence that it could just be too early to see the membrane. However, the tech could only see one yolk sac and one baby was measuring about a week behind. Though, baby b was sort of hiding behind baby a and was very hard to see. Is it possible to still have mo/di twins with only one yolk sac? Or maybe the second yolk sac is hiding too? Trying to cling to anything at the moment as the prospect of mo/mo has me really in my head.
Edited to say I did see heartbeats for both babies. Baby a had a stronger one than baby b, obviously.
I’m freaking out and don’t know what to do! I went for an ultrasound yesterday and there was no yolk sac. The gestational sac is there, but empty. My HCG levels are around 18500, which means I’m well at 6 weeks, but how could a yolk sac not have developed yet? I’m so scared. We were so excited and already told our family and some close friends. 😞 Has this happened to anyone else? Any happy endings??
As the title says, I'm 5 weeks and 3 days pregnant. Today I had an emergency scan with my consultant. He saw a gestational sac, a tiny yolk sac but no pole. He said my pregnancy isn't viable and I'll be back in 7-14 days if my bleeding stays light to follow up.
I know I shouldn't but I've Googled and Googled and I've seen studies that say this is normal?
This will be my 6th back-to-back miscarriage if he is right.
I was in beta hell and now I'm in sac hell 😭
On Wednesday I had an internal ultrasound, they could see the gestational sac but no fetal pole. Pregnancy was completely unplanned, I was on contraception and never have regular periods anyway so the date of conception is still a mystery. The scan was an early private one so I got sent to the hospital...
The doctor wasn’t that worried, said I had my dates off so I’m going back on Thursday for a rescan. I’ve had no symptoms of anything sinister, so I’m just trying to keep positive and tell myself I just got the dates wrong (I had my first positive test on April 13th).
Hoping you lovely ladies can tell me positive stories of when you/someone you know was in a similar situation and now is having a healthy pregnancy or baby!
I posted this in the chat thread yesterday but didn’t get much response. I had my second ultrasound yesterday and thought everything was going well. They pointed out a heart beat and said my embryo was measuring right on track, but at the end of it the doctor said he was very concerned that the yolk sac is enlarged and I should prepare myself to possibly lose the pregnancy or the resulting baby could have a genetic condition. I’ve been absolutely wrecked since this appointment. Everything I find online sounds like the outcome is never good, or else the people who have success were further along when it was discovered. The embryo was measuring 6 weeks 1 day, which I guess lines up with the only two days we had sex last month and the yolk sac was 7mm I was told it should be more like 4 or 5mm Also, although they didn’t say anything about the heart rate, it was 173 bpm and everything I saw online says it should be more like 120 this early. I know it’s not healthy and there’s literally nothing I can do, but I feel like I’m already preparing for a loss after that appointment.
Went to the ER last night after for the spotting (pink and brown streaks when wiping) I’ve been having since about 4 weeks. They did a ultrasound and said they can see a gestation sac but no yolk sac, fetal pole or heartbeat. Told me the pregnancy does not look viable and that it’s most likely a blighted ovum. My HCG levels are continuing to go up and I still have pregnancy symptoms. What I don’t understand is how my gestation sac is measuring 6 week and 4 days the nurse said. The 1st day LMP was March 21st no mistake about it either considering this is a planned pregnancy that we have been trying for the past couple months.
I’m really confused and sad as this will be my 3rd pregnancy loss. 1st MC passed naturally in April 2016 and then had to have 2 D&C’s for a partial molar pregnancy and RPOC in October 2020.
I have a US appt with my OB May 13th. I’m really hoping this isn’t another loss but they didn’t even express anything positive just did it’s a loss and I will probably miscarry when my levels start dropping????? Is it possible that maybe it’s to early to see a yolk sac and fetal pole or am I just in denial about all this. Advice or personal experience would be appreciated.
TW: Possible Loss.
Hi everyone,
After searching through multiple forums, I am unable to find good information about my specific situation so I am really hoping to hear some advice/ info from some of you.
I had a TV ultrasound at 5w3d (it was a medicated IUI cycle, so I am very sure of my dates). There was only a gestational sac measuring 7mm and no yolk sac or fetal pole. Now, I understand that this is normal in early pregnancy. HOWEVER, my HCG levels that day were ~17000. The ultrasound was done by a radiologist who did not tell me anything (they aren't supposed to). The doc called me later and just told me I did not have an ectopic pregnancy, which is what they were looking for, but nothing else. She did make this offhand comment that "the HCG was quite high for not seeing a yolk sac".
So of course I went down a rabbit hole. And two papers I found on the topic suggested that at these HCG numbers I should see a yolk sac! I have no living children and my one previous pregnancy ended in a blighted ovum. I am already convinced this is another one. But I feel paralyzed because I have no official word from the doc.
Anyone been in similar situations with high HCG and no yolk sac?
The articles I mentioned are:
- https://www.jwatch.org/wh201301170000002/2013/01/17/what-hcg-levels-should-viable-pregnancies-be
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2660539/
Thanks for your help and support!
Hi guys, I've searched around on the internet and there doesn't seem to be too much info on this topic. I had a quick scan at the early pregnancy assessment clinic on 7w 3 days which showed a good heartbeat and a yolk sac measuring 3.8mm.
Today is 8w 0 days and I had another scan (a more formal and lengthy one) which commented that everything was fine. I noted however yolk sac is now sitting at 2.8mm.
I've only heard people speak of the problems associated with big yolk sacs. Does anyone have any experience or know anything in regards to decreasing yolk sacs? I kkow they are meant to decrease by the end of the first trimester but I'm only on my 8th week and it seems smaller than the average?
I’m 8 weeks pregnant (last period began Feb 8) and had an ultrasound yesterday since I’ve been spotting every day for two weeks. The transvaginal ultrasound showed a gestational sac but no yolk sac or embryo. Haven’t heard from the doctor yet. Would love to know if you’ve experienced this and if the embryo showed up late for you or if it’s a lost cause.
Hello, according to my LMP I'm 6 weeks and 1 day pregnant. The tech at my doctor's office performed a transvaginal ultrasound and did detect the yolk sac but no fetal pole. Also I noticed that the gestational sac is measuring 6 weeks 3 days and the yolk sac is only measuring 5 weeks 6 days which would create a 4 day gap. My HGC levels are currently at 28,555 and I go back on Thursday to see if they are doubling. I'm just wondering if this seems completely abnormal. I just had an anembryotic pregnancy that I miscarried back in December followed by a chemical pregnancy the cycle before this current pregnancy. Any input on whether you believe there is a chance that this pregnancy will develop normally would be appreciated! Also if anyone with similar experiences good or bad could please share with me. I'm super anxious and I would really appreciate it.
Hey everyone,
I'm not sure what I'm looking for...maybe people with similar stories good or bad. I feel devastated. This is my second pregnancy. I had some bleeding and went in for a blood test. My HCG levels came back at 3800, but I should be 8 weeks along. Which means they should be a lot higher. I was sent for an urgent ultrasound where they discovered that I had a subchorionic hematoma as well as a misshapen yolk Sac. All the doctor said was that if I still wanted this pregnancy I just had to wait and see where it went, and we will do weekly follow ups. (That was on call dr. Will have to talk to regular Dr. After the long weekend.) The fetus is measuring 7 weeks and has a heartbeat.
I have spent days crying. I am unsure if this pregnancy will end in miscarriage, or that if it doesn't, something will be potentially wrong with the fetus. I have never been one to consider an abortion, but my mind is going everywhere. Has anyone had anything similar? I know the SCH is common, I guess I am more worried about the yolk sac and why my HCG levels are so low. I know it with my last pregnancy at 6 weeks my levels were 80000.
Thanks for reading and I appreciate any insight!
Hi all,
I had my 1st scan and should have been about 6 weeks and 5 days. We only saw the yolk sac, no fetal pole and no heartbeat. The OBGYN told me it was a "perfect" yolk sac and that I looked 5 weeks pregnant. I keep looking at the calendar trying to figure out how it would even be possible for me to be nearly 2 weeks off with the dates and I just can't make sense of it. I just started progesterone suppositories as I had an unexplained loss and a chemical about 2 years ago (also early loss. About 6 weeks)
My symptoms have also got much lighter. I'm quite nervous.
Has anyone had an early scan put their dates a couple weeks back and then gone on to have a healthy pregnancy? Or should I be preparing for a loss?
In the 9th week of my pregnancy, I was diagnosed with 10mm enlarged yolk sac. The NIPT and NT scan in 12th week returned low risk. I am very nervous about possible abnormalities. Can anyone who has navigated through this condition and had a baby please share their success story and baby’s health. Will be very helpful for me.
Had my first ultrasound (abdominal) at 7w 1d and saw the heartbeat. I didn’t see a yolk sac in the picture - is that something to worry about? The technician didn’t give me any indication of the heart rate so I’m praying everything is ok while I wait to hear from my doctor.
I apologize for a long post in advance.
Ever since coming off BC I had irregular periods between 35-45 day cycles. On October 29, 2020 I had a BFP and according to my LMP that was on September 26, 2020 I would have to be 9.5 weeks pregnant today. I know I ovulated later because of my irregular periods but today I had my 1st abdominal scan at OBGYN and there was just a gestational sac! No embryo! He said my hormones are at the right level and I must have ovulated later and measured approximately 6 weeks. He said to schedule another ultrasound in 2 weeks. When i came home I was thinking I already knew I was pregnant for 5 weeks now, so the 6 weeks measurements dont even make sense.
I d like to hear any personal experiences with similar situations ? Thank you
My gestational sac measured 6 weeks 2 days, but according to when I ovulated (positive opk) I'd only be 5 weeks 5 days. They only saw a yolk sac within the gestational sac, and it was just barely visible. My next ultrasound isn't for another 3 weeks.
I keep reminding myself not to get my hopes up, I know it can go either way. I'm just interested in reading about similar experiences, the good AND the bad too.
Hi all. Kind of a lot going on here. Here’s a bit of my backstory:
This is my second pregnancy and I have a 17 month old at home. I had a real wonky cycle when I conceived which is muddling this even more.
My LMP was Sept 8. When I was a few days late in Oct I took many pregnancy tests several days in a row, all negative. I noticed some egg white discharge and thought it was possible I was ovulating super late, so I took an ovulation test which came up positive. At this point it was Oct 14 and I was on day 37 in my cycle. My possible conception dates would be Oct 14 or 17.
Got my first positive test on Oct 26th. I hadn’t tested the days prior. It was light but a clear positive. Tested every other day until I got a dye stealer. HCG levels were tested on Oct 28 and 30 which were 52 and 148.
Everything seemed to be moving along fine until late Friday night when I noticed a small amount of brown spotting after I wiped. The next morning it turned more reddish brown until it was full on red bleeding, like a light period.
Started having some period like cramping as well so went to L&D. They did an ultrasound and HCG draw. Ultrasound showed a gestational sac and yolk sac measuring 6 weeks but no fetal pole. My calculations should have me at least at 7 weeks. My HCG levels were 11,000 but I haven’t had a subsequent draw yet so hard to draw any conclusion there. They did see a small subchorionic hemorrhage which they believe is where the bleeding is coming from.
I have an existing ultrasound & OB appt set up for tomorrow which was supposed to be my first appt, so hopefully I’ll find out more. Just so weird being in this limbo. On one hand I’m researching SCH and on the other I’m looking up stories about measuring behind at the first appt. I’m a realist and fully prepared myself for a MC yesterday until the dr told me they can neither say it will be a MC or viable yet. Even so I feel like the odds are against me but theres still a small sliver of hope. Just wish I had an answer either way so I could prepare for what’s next.
Anyone have something similar happen?
I went in today for my first ultrasound (likely 6 week 1 day with letrozole and trigger shot). She noted that the gestational sac and yolk sac were present. She did eventually note that she saw a "flickering" but we did not get a heart rate. I left the appointment so confused because of the yolk sac comment. The RE was not straight forward with me at all but she says she wants a follow up in a week. Everything I'm reading online says likely large yolk sacs are chromosome abnormalities and are pretty hopeless. Has anyone else experienced this? I told her I wanted the facts but again, she was super non specific.
Did IVF and had my second FET on 10.30.20. Last week I went in for my first ultrasound at 7+4. Heartbeat looked good, measurements were good, but RE said she was a little concerned about the large yolk sac and said it typically means something is wrong with the baby. YS measured 7mm. I went into a downward spiral on google reading many studies that said this pregnancy will likely end soon. Went in for a follow up yesterday at 8+3 and baby still had a heartbeat and measured on track, but yolk sac had grown to 9mm. I’ve done my fair share of searching on here for personal experiences with this and it seems some have been successes but don’t mention the size of their yolk sac, so I’m assuming it was on the lower end of enlarged at like 5-6mm. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what the outcome was? Trying to stay optimistic but it’s hard when everything online is leaning towards it not being successful.
TW: possible miscarriage
Some background is that I was bleeding and spotting brown, pink, and red throughout most of this pregnancy. It happened when I got up in the mornings. Didn’t have any intercourse or a workout session before bed.
I went into the ER for pain on one side and because my bleeding was getting worse. All they found was a corpus luteal cyst on one side and they said they also see “something” in my uterus. When I saw the sonographers measurements on her screen, she reported my sac at 5W5D. The obgyn at the ER told me that she wouldn’t have measured whatever she was trying to measure. It actually matched up within the margin of error for me because I assumed I was 6 weeks exactly based off my temping and ovulation strips.
My HCG levels were at 19,000. The obgyn told me that she does not think it is a viable pregnancy because there is no yolk sac, which she told me needs to be there by 13,000. She also said my HCG was really high. At this point, I’m assuming it’s a blighted ovum. Does anyone have any similar stories? What was your outcome?
UPDATE: it was indeed a blighted ovum
8w4d Had follow up TAU at OB today - babies A and B are measuring on track! Hr 164 and 177. Yolk sacs which were at .51 and .55 7w2d are now measuring .34 and .39. I am no embryologist, but thought yolk sacs increase in size linearly. My guess is the RE was measuring out-out and OB measured in-in. Looks like we are back in the "normal" pack!
Take home message: consistent measurement procedures matter yall. Worried for nothing. THANK YOU to everyone who commented and shared your thoughts. It feels super not to be alone :)
Can anyone let me know how long it took for theirs to dissolve? I have ovary pain on my right (more consistently since I got my period) and left (random times)
The yolk sac got a little bigger during the 22nd to now but they new that could happen.
How long did you wait to get another ultrasound to see if it dissolved ?
I got another ultrasound because I started bleeding again but they said it’s my period. They can see a dominant follicle in my right ovary. It freaks me out that there’s a new egg on its way and that the ectopic is obstructing the way.
My first pregnancy (conceived with letrozole) ended in a blighted ovum in June (pregnant in March, diagnosed in May, finally passed with medication in June). I just had the ultrasound for my second pregnancy (conceived naturally) yesterday. It went better than the ultrasound from my MC so I'm trying to focus on that but we still aren't in the total clear. We saw the gestational sac and yolk sac. Last time we did not see the yolk sac, only the gestational sac. The tech told the doctor she thinks she saw the fetal pole, but it wasn't clear enough to document. Based on the ultrasound, they dated me at 6 weeks 4 days so they said this could be normal for not seeing the fetal pole just yet. So I'll be doing a repeat ultrasound Monday the 26th. We are also tracking my HCG from Friday and doing another beta on Monday. HCG was 23829 on Friday. Good news is, from what I understood from the doctor is that since we saw the yolk sac this would not be a blighted ovum like last time if it doesn't progress. Has anyone had similar experiences? What was your outcome? I'm so scared the fetal pole won't appear.
Hi all! I am a first time poster. I feel as though after a chemical I am very concerned about the progression of this pregnancy. I am high risk (for T1 diabetes) so my old OB who is no longer delivering but still doing scans let me come in to him for a dating scan and to discuss who would be a good new OB to use for this pregnancy. I went in at what I think (fairly certain based on OPKs and copious testing) was 5w3d (possibly plus or minus a day). They saw a gestational sac but no yolk sac. Dr. Google told me it is between 5.5-6 weeks when it usually forms which puts me right on the edge. I have searched through some of the posts here and it seems mixed reviews on how a lack of yolk sac in the 5th week turns out, especially since it is different for everyone. I know this was an early scan and that I shouldn't worry until the follow up in two weeks, but of course that is easier said than done. Does anyone have suggestions about how to calm the worry until my follow up.
I had my 5w ultrasound as they were concerned I had an ectopic. They found a gestational sac but no yolk sac.
I’m certain of my ovulation date (fertility treatment) so I am confused.
Has anyone else experienced this?
UPDATE: 6w1d - baby has a heartbeat 💓
I have been lurking on this community for quite some time now and wanted to post my story in case it will help others' anxiety.
I am newly pregnant and had my beta/HCG measured at 18/19 DPO and it clocked in at over 6,400. I was concerned it was very high. I went to have an ultrasound three days later on 22/23 DPO due to some spotting. I assume at that point my HCG would have been at least 10,000 – if not closer to over 12,000 – but I am not sure since the doctor said I didn’t need to draw blood when I asked for a test. I think she didn’t want to worry me about my HCG number, since (as explained below) I was nervous about my ultrasound results.
On the ultrasound, I measured 5 weeks exactly. I saw only a gestational sac and yolk sac. I was so nervous that with my high HCG, something more should have been seen. I had seen a study suggesting that if your HCG is over 10,000, you should see a heartbeat. I asked my doctor about my concerns, but she told me it was likely just too soon to see anything. She also told me that after you hit 3,000 HCG, you should see something on an ultrasound, but there is not a benchmark in her experience for what HGC you see the yolk sac at, what HCG you see the fetal pole at, etc. I was still skeptical however just because I am a big worrier.
I went to another ultrasound today, 10 days later. I was measuring 6 weeks, 4 days and at this time I saw the embryo with the heartbeat of 135 bpm! I was honestly preparing myself for a blighted ovum and my husband and I were SO relieved when we saw the little baby!
I am still anxious (as I am sure the whole community is!) about the pregnancy in general and am hoping for the best as it progresses, but I wanted to share my story with this community in case anyone is in a similar situation and to give hope that even if you believe your HCG “should” show something more on the ultrasound, everyone’s HCG is different and not everyone will see a heartbeat at a certain threshold.
7w2d TVU showed di di twins with GS and CRL measuring only one day behind. "Strong heartbeat" but my clinic wont measure rate. Yolk sac seems large though at 5.5mm. My RE (who i completely dont trust, but have to see due to insurance) says its fine and blows off my concerns. This study https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-58114-3#ref-CR13 (and prior findings) say it indicates impending loss. When i look at other peoples 7 or 8 week di di US the fetal pole looks way bigger than the yolk sac.
Has anyone experienced this and willing to share outcomes or advise? We have an appt w regular OBGYN next friday. This is 6 years of infertility, only pregnancy, and our last insurance covered cycle. Im really scared.
Hello ladies. I just had my first prenatal visit at exactly 8weeks. During the ultrasound, the tech found a healthy embryo with a strong heartbeat. But in the same gestational sac, there was secondary yolk sac. Dr is having me go to a specialty ultrasound place to have another opinion. Should I be worried? Could this just be a vanishing twin & if it is could it affect the surviving baby? I’m trying really hard not to freak out.
Hello! Any of you have positive experiences after not seeing a fetal pole not heartbeat at an early scan? As per my LMP im 6 weeks exactly. I had an ultrasound today due to some bleeding (my hcg has been rising normally). The doctor only found the gestational sac and yolk sac but thats it. She said it could go either way, maybe its too early or maybe the pregnancy stopped growing. However she didn’t measure the sac. My first pregnancy was a miscarriage so I have no positive experience at all. I would appreciate to hear some experiences with this from you guys!
Went to the ER last night after for the spotting (pink and brown streaks when wiping) I’ve been having since about 4 weeks. They did a ultrasound and said they can see a gestation sac but no yolk sac, fetal pole or heartbeat. Told me the pregnancy does not look viable and that it’s most likely a blighted ovum. My HCG levels are continuing to go up and I still have pregnancy symptoms. What I don’t understand is how my gestation sac is measuring 6 week and 4 days the nurse said. The 1st day LMP was March 21st no mistake about it either considering this is a planned pregnancy that we have been trying for the past couple months.
I’m really confused and sad as this will be my 3rd pregnancy loss. 1st MC passed naturally in April 2016 and then had to have 2 D&C’s for a partial molar pregnancy and RPOC in October 2020.
I have a US appt with my OB May 13th. I’m really hoping this isn’t another loss but they didn’t even express anything positive just did it’s a loss and I will probably miscarry when my levels start dropping????? Is it possible that maybe it’s to early to see a yolk sac and fetal pole or am I just in denial about all this. Advice or personal experience would be appreciated.
Hello, according to my LMP I'm 6 weeks and 1 day pregnant. The tech at my doctor's office performed a transvaginal ultrasound and did detect the yolk sac but no fetal pole. Also I noticed that the gestational sac is measuring 6 weeks 3 days and the yolk sac is only measuring 5 weeks 6 days which would create a 4 day gap. My HGC levels are currently at 28,555 and I go back on Thursday to see if they are doubling. I'm just wondering if this seems completely abnormal. I just had an anembryotic pregnancy that I miscarried back in December followed by a chemical pregnancy the cycle before this current pregnancy. Any input on whether you believe there is a chance that this pregnancy will develop normally would be appreciated!
