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Hello I had Trans abdominal ultrasound on 6weeks after my lmp for my irregular cycles reports came out to be normal of ultrasound but got thyroid issue and I'm taking medications for it now. So can transabdominal scan detected pregnancy? Can I trust this ultrasound?
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No transvaginal scan may not detect pregnancy especially in patients with delayed period
Better to go fr a blood test bhcg
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If worried about pregnancy then do beta hcg (blood test)... transvaginal is more sensitive than trans abdominal in case of early pregnancy.... hypothyroidism ..what u are detected with could be the cause of irregular periods
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Yes . Transabdominal ultrasound does pick up pregnancy at 6 weeks .
But why you have so much of doubt?
Wait for 2 weeks, everything will be clear
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Consult instantly for detailed discussion.
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Dr. Aakanksha Kumar
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes TVS has better sensitivity.
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Dr. Rashmi Anand
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12 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes it can detect
TVS has a better sensitivity though
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