
IVF Pregnancy Ultrasound @ 6 Weeks - Can't Find Embryos
#1
Posted 08 June 2016 - 08:27 PM
I should be 6 weeks and 1 day today. I went in for my 1st pregnancy ultrasound to check on my embryos. The NP couldn't locate any sac in my uterus. She then called the staff doctor to double check. He, too, couldn't locate either embryo anywhere! This was a transvaginal ultrasound. More staff came in the room and they all looked perplexed. They believe this "could" be either ectopic or early miscarriage, but don't know for sure.
They said my options are: (1) Manual Uterine Aspiration and maybe methotrexate if the MUA doesn't reduce my pregnancy levels. Or (2) Straight Methotrexate.
The advantage of option 1 is I'd be able to rule out if I had a miscarriage vs. ectopic pregnancy. I've been crying all day and need advice. Thanks in advance all.
Note - I have had the usual pregnancy symptoms (hunger, gassy, fatigued), but last night I had strong cramping on my left lower abdomen and left leg and light bleeding of what looks like old brown blood. I was lightheaded as well. On duty doc at UCSF advised I not go ER and wait for my ultrasound tomorrow (today). I feel fine today.
#2
Posted 08 June 2016 - 08:44 PM
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Posted 08 June 2016 - 08:50 PM
#4
Posted 08 June 2016 - 09:18 PM
I had an ectopic pregnancy few months ago. I had lower adomenal pain that lasted a few mins two days before I was diagonosed at the emergency. I dismissed the pain atrubuting it to pregnancy cramping (since I did not know any better)... Since I was fine after a few mins, I thought everything was ok, sadly it was not the case.
Leading up to my hospital visit, I was really tired and, I had shoulder pain. My ectopic ended up on my ovaries. I was really lucky in a lot of ways if that's possible to say. I had surgery and ended up not taking methotrexate. If they give you methotrexate, it's recommended not to try for at least 4-6 months.
I really hope, and pray this is not the case for you. Sending you warm wishes. Feel free to contact me if you have questions.
2015 3 IUI = BFN
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April 2016 ectopic pregnancy.
June FET BFN. Chemical
August BFP 1 beta 636 2nd beta 1526 fx for being in the right place.
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Ultrasound # 2 Sept. 2
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#5
Posted 08 June 2016 - 09:27 PM
What type of surgery did you have, if you don't mind me asking? Perhaps I can suggest that to my RE. Thx again.
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Posted 08 June 2016 - 09:31 PM
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Posted 08 June 2016 - 09:43 PM
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Posted 08 June 2016 - 09:47 PM
#10
Posted 08 June 2016 - 09:58 PM
Thanks for responding Hope15. I too had shoulder pain which extended to my forearms and wrist. I feel I should have gone to the ER yesterday, but the on duty doc said to wait for my scan today. Oddly enough I feel fine today except for some very light cramping on my left side. I still find it so odd that the scan didn't show either embryo...
What type of surgery did you have, if you don't mind me asking? Perhaps I can suggest that to my RE. Thx again.
By the time I was at ER, my ectopic had erupted so I had emergency laparoscopic surgery. It was quite traumatic.
My beta was 5000+ and they could see nothing in my uterus but could see blood filling up near my ovaries/ tube area.
Mind you each situation is different so please, take care.
2015 3 IUI = BFN
Funded cycle IVF March 2016
April 2016 ectopic pregnancy.
June FET BFN. Chemical
August BFP 1 beta 636 2nd beta 1526 fx for being in the right place.
Ultrasound 1 of many Aug.25 (happy birthday to me?)
Ultrasound # 2 Sept. 2
DS April 2017
project sibling Due June 2019
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Posted 08 June 2016 - 10:06 PM
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Posted 09 June 2016 - 06:09 AM
So sorry you're going through this.
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Posted 09 June 2016 - 10:46 AM
#18
Posted 10 June 2016 - 07:12 PM
Nothing but time and a repeat u/s can diagnose viability.
#19
Posted 11 June 2016 - 07:18 PM
2015 3 IUI = BFN
Funded cycle IVF March 2016
April 2016 ectopic pregnancy.
June FET BFN. Chemical
August BFP 1 beta 636 2nd beta 1526 fx for being in the right place.
Ultrasound 1 of many Aug.25 (happy birthday to me?)
Ultrasound # 2 Sept. 2
DS April 2017
project sibling Due June 2019
#20
Posted 12 June 2016 - 12:14 PM
So given my symptoms and this most current scan, I felt the best option was to take the methotrexate. Since my HCG level is quite low, the fellow felt it should reach 0 within a couple of weeks. Then my hubby and I will take a short break before trying a FET. I am also thinking of switching my RE within the clinic (UCSF) before moving forward with our FET.
Thanks everyone for your support. Good luck to you all as well!
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Posted 12 June 2016 - 12:26 PM
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#22
Posted 12 June 2016 - 12:31 PM
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