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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an HCG level of 14 mean mildly?
14 indicates pregnancy but the ideal level is anything above 25
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
How does scan read the date of pregnancy?
A dating scan is an ultrasound done in early pregnancy to date your pregnancy and to estimate when your baby is likely to be born.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
Is it possible to know that you're pregnant a day after sex?
No
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
What should an ultrasound show at six weeks?
Around six weeks one can see a gestational sac
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
How soon can an ultrasound confirm your pregnancy?
As early as six weeks into pregnancy
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
How will I know if I've miscarried?
Excessive bleeding will start
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
What is your pregnancy story after a chemical pregnancy?
One can sucessfully conceive after chemical pregnancy.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
How do I deal with a molar pregnancy?
A molar pregnancy must be removed from your body or it can cause serious complications.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
In 8 week ultrasound baby is of 6 week?
Yes, delayed growth is possible.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
Is it possible that a pelvic ultrasound can miss a pregnancy?
Yes, early pregnancies are hard to detect
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
How to tell if I'm pregnant?
Pregnancy test along with ultrasound
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Can lab urinalysis tell early pregnancy?
No, urine pregnancy tests take ten days minimum or longer and may produce false results if taken too early.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
How common are falsely positive home pregnancy tests?
False positive test result only happens less than 1% of the time.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
Is it normal to have no fetal pole in 6 weeks?
Yes
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
What was your first symptom of pregnancy?
Usually, the first symptom of pregnancy are missed periods, followed by morning sickness.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
What tests will gynecologists do for missed periods?
A gynae will directly do an ultrasound along with pregnancy test.
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What would an ultrasound show at 5 weeks of pregnancy?
During 5 weeks one can visually see in an ultraound a tiny sac about 5mm in size in the lining of the womb (uterus)
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
What is it like to have a miscarriage?
It is emotionally and physically very taxing.
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How soon can twins be detected in a pregnancy?
Twins can be detected as soon as 6 to 8 weeks into pregnancy
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
Is six weeks long enough to know you're pregnant?
Yes
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What tests during pregnancy are unnecessary?
Alpha- fetoprotein (AFT) test or multiple marker test, Amniocentesis, Chorionic villus sampling, Cell- free fetal DNA testing, Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling and Ultrasound scan.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
Can fallopian tubes be seen on transvaginal ultrasound?
Yes
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What are the symptoms of pregnancy with IUD?
Pregnancy with an IUD typically has the same symptoms as a normal pregnancy, including breast tenderness, nausea, and fatigue.
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Why would a yolk sac not develop?
This usually indicates that the pregnancy will not result in the birth of a child.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
Can an ultrasound of ovaries detect a pregnancy?
Yes
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
How to ovulate again after an ectopic pregnancy?
In vitro fertilization , IVF will be the best option for having a successful pregnancy. Ovulation happens 14 days after surgical treatment and almost as soon with methotrexate treatment.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Is it normal that my gestational sac is irregular in shape?
No, not at all. As irregular gestational sac is usually a cause for concern as they are predictors of many a times poor outcome or miscarriages
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
What medications can cause a negative pregnancy tests?
Benzodiazepines, phenothiazine, promethazine.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
How should a sonogram at 3 weeks pregnant look like?
At about 3 weeks, an early pregnancy ultrasound can detect your babies head and body.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
What tests should be done during the pregnancy period?
Alpha- fetoprotein (AFT) test or multiple marker test, Amniocentesis, Chorionic villus sampling, Cell- free fetal DNA testing, Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling and Ultrasound scan.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
UPT and ultrasound negative, could I still be pregnant?
Yes, there have been cases where a woman has been 6 weeks pregnant with a negative pregnancy test and had a healthy baby about 34 weeks later.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
If you have twins, could you tell from your pregnancy test?
You cannot conclusively distinguish a single pregnancy from twins on a urine pregnancy test.The only way to confirm a twin pregnancy is with ultrasound.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Can progesterone cause false positive pregnancy tests?
Progesterone do not impact pregnancy tests. It just support the pregnancy by raising 10 times higher than the normal levels.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Can an internal ultrasound detect an early pregnancy?
Transvaginal ultrasonography can detect an intrauterine gestation earlier than what has been previously reported with transabdominal ultrasonography.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
What is a triple marker test?
A triple marker test is a blood test conducted on pregnant women between with the gestational age of 15 to 20 weeks to identify any genetic or chromosomal disorder in the unborn baby.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
What happens when you have an empty gestational sac?
When the gestational sac is empty, this is known as an empty sac pregnancy, anembryonicpregnancy or a blighted ovum. It is a type of miscarriage. Empty sac pregnancies frequently have chromosome abnormalities.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Why do pregnancy tests cost so much?
Some pregnancy tests are more advanced and after additional features, such as the ability to detect pregnancy earlier or provide a digital readout, which can also contribute to the cost.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Do twins show negative pregnancy test?
Getting pregnant with twins and having a negative test pack are often false negatives. But sometimes, it happens, this condition is known as Prozone Effect; in which results of pregnancy tests are negative in women who have very high HCG levels
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Do ketones in urine interfere with pregnancy test results?
As such they dont, but if present in urine, it should not be ignored as it could be because of gestational diabetes. Ketones show lack of energy in mother and babies body leading to slow brain development of baby.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Which pregnancy test kit is more accurate in India?
Rapid Pregnancy Detection Kit (with 99% accuracy)
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Can taking medicines affect the pregnancy test results?
Most medications will not affect the results of a pregnancy test. The only medication which could alter the result is medicine used to boost fertility, as these drugs contain the HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin).
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
How does an HCG injection help in pregnancy?
HCG injections help to maintain high levels of progesterone to support pregnancy. It is given to stimulate ovulation.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
What causes low HCG levels in early pregnancy?
Low HCG levels may represent a very early pregnancy or indicate a problem with the pregnancy including: miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy; fetal death
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
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