Empty sac 6 weeks

[Kelly7113]

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Looking for some advice. I'm 6 weeks pregnant. I had an early scan due to spotting at 5 weeks and another scan today. They tell me it's likely a blighted ovum meaning the egg is growing and the hormones are rising but they can't see a yolk sac or a baby. I'm seeing a specialist Tuesday to confirm and give me my options. I can pass naturally but as my body thinks I'm pregnant still it could take me to 13 weeks pregnant with all the symptoms of pregnancy like morning sickness etc etc before I fully miscarry. I could take medication but this medication is really bad for you it's the stuff they give chemo patients. Or a d and c which can cause scarring and potentially cause more infertility issues. Also I'm scared of being put to sleep even though I have been before. Iv read some success stories of people being told it's an empty sac to suddenly having a baby there but to be very honest it's extremely unlikely. I'm very upset and I feel pain like I'm having a bad period but no blood loss just minor spotting that stops and starts every few days. I don't really know what I'm asking for but any advice would be great x

Sorry to hear just wanted to give your post a little bump. Also to let you know I had two surgical managements about a month and a half apart (RPOC). I, too, had so much worry about fertility problems, especially when I went on to have an early miscarriage. But I then had a healthy pregnancy straight after that so if you do have to go down that route, please don't worry.

Oh OP what a horrible time your having, it's a really tough decision. I'd wait and see what the specialist says tbh. Let us know how you get on

Hi @Kelly7113 I'm going through the same at the moment. I have my second scan on Monday to confirm what's going on. Not sure which option to take either if it's bad news xx

It's still empty not even a yolk sac but they said it's only been 9 days since they first saw the egg and things can grow in a day so I have to have another scan in 2 weeks. it's still unlikely to be a healthy pregnancy but there's still a possibility it is so I have no answers still 😔 just more waiting with all the pregnancy symptoms but probs no baby I'll either miscarry before scan or after scan or there may be a miracle baby there but it's unlikely x

@Kelly7113 sorry you're going through this it's awful all the uncertainty and waiting. How many weeks are you now ?
I'm having problems myself atm, both sacs there but they can't find the baby, I had another scan yesterday where they think they've saw a 'possible fetal pole' but can't be sure as it's squished between the yolk sac and uterine wall. I'm measuring 6+7 so there should be a visible baby by now you'd think! What mm was your gestational sac?

Hey @Kelly7113

I went through the same thing earlier this year! My heart breaks for you as I know exactly how you are feeling

I ended up getting all three procedures done as the medicated one didn't work for me and they didn't get everything out during the MVA so ended up with the D&C in the end like 6 weeks later.

Go with what you think is best for you - if I'm ever unfortunate enough to be in this position again I'd def go straight for the D&C as at least you walk away knowing it's over.

Here if you have any questions xx

Thanks guys. My sac measured 15 mm but I don't even have a yolk sack. It's most likely going to end in miscarriage. I have one last scan in 2 weeks to cover their own backs really but it's just not going to be a baby at this stage x