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Did IVF and had an ultrasound yesterday with no gestational sac I was exactly 5 weeks yesterday upon scan. Hcg numbers still tripling.

First hcg on 7/24- 85

2nd on 7/27- 245

3rd yesterday 7/30- 860

They are saying now that there is a possibility of ectopic pregnancy or maybe too early to scan. Has anyone had this happen. Thanks

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Buisquits profile image
Buisquits

My clinic wouldn't do a scan before week 7. There is hope!!

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Fizzbip in reply toBuisquits

Agree - 5 weeks is so early. Mine also does 7 weeks.

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BBHH1

More important than the weeks is the HCG level. You should see a gestacional sac when HCG > 1000 so you were a little early. I’m sure they will repeat it in a week. Good luck!

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Raeyamom in reply toBBHH1

Thanks so much for reply. That’s what I have been reading is about hcg levels. so hopefully Monday when they do a repeat scan my levels should be well above 1000 so we could see something.

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dreams28 in reply toRaeyamom

I would second that when I did IVF and went for private scan they didn't advise a scan until hcg was well above 1000. Hopefully you will see somert at next scan.

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Ivfgotadream

I had very good doubling/tripling of hcg levels and had a live ectopic - as others have said once your hcg is over 1000 or so then a sac should definitely be seen - hopefully your next scan should show Better news x

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Raeyamom in reply toIvfgotadream

Thank you they are wanting to do a scan on Monday already so I hope that isn’t too early also.

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Raeyamom in reply toRaeyamom

Did you have any symptoms with your ectopic?

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Ivfgotadream in reply toRaeyamom

Not until 6+1 with both my ectopics - the second one I was had one sided pain in the morning and ruptured a few hours later

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bearblue

Happened to a friend of mine. They couldn’t see a sac at week 5 + and asked her to come back in 10 days and everything was fine. It could just be early like others have pointed out. Wishing you luck for the next scan, I can’t imagine how anxious the wait will be.

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Raeyamom in reply tobearblue

Thank you. My next scan is already on Monday but if my hcg levels keep doubling or tripling my levels should be around 2500

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ZessB

I wonder why they scanned so early? There’s not much they can expect to see at 5 weeks. All it achieves is cause unnecessary stress. Sorry you have to go through this.

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Kookypie

Fingers crossed for your future scan x

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Jessy1280

Gestational sac not usually visible until betas reach 2000. Heartbeats not visible until 10,800. Sounds like you've scanned way too early xxx

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Raeyamom

I know it’s weird I had to do IVF with my first DD and they did an early scan but it was 5 weeks +4 days. my hcg levels were higher my first hcg with her was 350 and by the time I did her scan I was well above 3000 we saw a heartbeat and everything. Feeling a little better. Thanks everyone for your kind words. I am anxious for tomorrow’s scan but also scared it’s going to be the same thing cause it’s so early. Hopefully my hcg levels are still tripling and my hcg is now 2500 or higher.

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MammaMia86

How did it go? I am crossing all fingers for you!!!

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Raeyamom in reply toMammaMia86

Thanks it went good 😊 they found the gestational sac. I go in for another ultrasound next week. I feel I can breathe again

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MammaMia86 in reply toRaeyamom

So good to hear!!! It's crazy but every time I read a happy story it's like I was there with that person😍

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