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2019-05-16 18:29:19
Can a normal trans abdominal ultrasound help to detect pregnancy? if nothing is seen does it surely mean no pregnancy?
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Serum beta hCG blood test its confirmatory for pregnancy

Answered2019-05-17 05:21:42

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Do one urine pregnancy test

Answered2019-05-17 02:43:52

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Transabdominal ultrasound cannot reliably diagnose pregnancies that are < 6 weeks' gestation. Can go for serum beta hcg for pregnancy confirmation

Answered2019-05-17 02:20:50

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Very early  pregnancy  cannot  be picked up on abdominal  scan Get bhcg levels  n TVS

Answered2019-05-17 03:39:37

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After 6 weeks yes. Your sonologist will comment if nothing is seen.

Answered2019-05-17 01:25:18

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