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Why is my pregnancy seen on UPT but transvaginal ultrasound reads negative?

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Dr. Uzma Arqam

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Published At October 24, 2018
Reviewed AtJanuary 30, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

This is my 6 weeks and 4-day pregnancy. My pregnancy is seen on UPT but not on ultrasound. My beta hCG level reads 9672.7 mIU/mL. I have done a transvaginal ultrasound and it reads negative pregnancy. I am panicking now. What can I do?

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Something is missing or not investigated or reported properly. Are you having some pain, bleeding, etc.? If beta hCG is 9672.7 mIU/mL and seven weeks scan has no pregnancy-related findings, then it is indicated that there is something missing in the scan or in beta hCG. It is better to repeat beta hCG after 48 hours of above one to check how much it is increasing and have one scan with a senior specialist to check any intrauterine honeycomb appearance (suspected of abnormal conception and need detailed investigations) or any mass outside the uterus (alarming pregnancy outside uterus that needs emergency intervention). Check whether in both described cases, there is no healthy pregnancy seen or any developing pregnancy with irregular periods. In case of bleeding, pain, fainting, or dizziness, immediately rush to gynecology emergency. But still, you need to repeat beta hCG level and transvaginal scan to clear the situation. Do laboratory tests and discuss here or with a local gynecologist.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Uzma Arqam
Dr. Uzma Arqam

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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