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Q: Possibility of misdiagnosed blighted ovum at 9 wks? Advice needed.

This is my first pregnancy, and we had been TTC for just short of a year. I am 9 wks, and went in for my first ultrasound yesterday with DH and the worst happened. They only could see the empty sac on the ultrasound.

I am going in again next week to have another ultrasound to confirm, but my Dr. is already prepping me to do the D&C immediately after. I am just wondering what the chances are that there IS a baby in there. I would never forgive myself if I had the D&C only to find out that there was a fetus that they missed, and I have read stories online of other women who have found healthy babies at 12 weeks because they waited to have the D&C.

I don't know what to do. I want to move on, but part of me wants to be 100% sure. Should I let it happen naturally? How long should I wait? Should I get a second opinion? Please help. Not only am I devastated and grieving, I don't think I am in any state to be making such a serious decision without some concrete evidence, ri

This question was asked Jan. 9, 2015 2:08pm
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Answered by RedBetty - Jan. 9, 2015 2:38pm

I am so sorry that you are in this situation, it is truly a terrible decision to make. I haven't experienced anything like that before but i can share my sister's and my friend's experience with you. When my sister was in the early stages of her preg, she went for a u/s one day and all they saw was an empty sac. No one slept that night, we were all devastated but i told her to get a repeat scan the next day and don't you just know it, the baby was there. For my friend, she missed her period for weeks, had no positive on pregnancy tests and finally went in for a u/s. Diagnosis was blighted ovum and she was asked to do the d&c immediately on health grounds. When she broke down in tears and couldn't stop, she was then allowed to go home and she didn't do anything for 2 weeks. She was that much devastated. When she went back for another u/s 2 weeks later, her baby wasn't just there, the little one was already 10 weeks old. Funny how the sac could have appeared empty at 8 weeks.

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Answered by MalPal85 - Jan. 12, 2015 8:15pm

Just had this happen to me at 8 weeks, ~5 days on 1/7/15. Did ultrasound only to see the empty sac. It was/still is so devastating. I saw the ultrasound myself and there was absolutely nothing in there. They had me take the Misoprostol and, honestly, I just wanted it done and over with because I couldn't stop thinking about that empty sac. Hopefully everything works out for you and I'm sorry for your loss.

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Answered by mrsbeefy305 - Jan. 22, 2015 6:17pm

Update: After 2nd transvaginal ultrasound a week later, sac is malformed and they noticed a cyst-like formation. They now suspect possible molar pregnancy. Beta HCG over 290,000. Performed D&C at 11 weeks on 1/15/15. Expecting my results from pathology 2/4/15 and hoping for a "normal" abnormal pregnancy, not molar. This past week has been rough emotionally and physically, and I hate not knowing what's going on with my body. But I am hoping for something good to happen soon, and to try to get pregnant again as soon as the doctor gives the green light.

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Answered by caitlinadoyle - Jan. 12, 2015 4:24pm

I recently was in the same situation. I was diagnosed with a blighted ovum at 12 weeks and had a D&C a few days later because I didn't have the time to take off of work. I know that it hurts and the waiting just kills you! I had to go in for three ultrasounds before they would confirm anything! Make sure you or your doctor are not rushing to any conclusions. You would rather be safe than sorry!

The main thing I want to make sure you understand is that a D&C is VERY EXPENSIVE! This is something I wish I would have asked my doctor before deciding to go this route. Between the Anesthesia, Labs, Surgery and Recovery Room I think they billed my insurance $15,000! Now I am relatively healthy and rarely use my insurance so I ended up having to pay around $4500 out of pocket ($3000 deductible). Please contact your insurance company first and make sure it is not cost-prohibitive for you! If I could go back I would have requested the medication.

Good Luck! Thoughts and Prayers!

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Answered by Gymnast36 - Jan. 9, 2015 2:43pm

First of all I'm so sorry :( I've just lost my baby a couple of weeks ago at 7 weeks so I totally understand. Is there any doubts with your dates? possibility that you may be earlier?

Was it an internal scan? On a vaginal scan the earliest you will usually see an embryo is 6weeks 4 days, with a heartbeat. I'm unsure of the dates if it was an abdominal ultrasound.

Where are you from? I'm in Australia and I was told by the emergency dept doctor that there is no way they are allowed to perform the D and C unless they are 100% sure that the pregnancy has failed. Do you want to have a D and C if you have lost the baby? I had one because I just couldn't handle doing it on my own but the doctors did give me the choice of natural, d and c or tablets called Misoprostol. Talk it through with them and make sure that you make the right choice for you. I'm so sorry I can't be of more help. Look after yourself

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Answered by RedBetty - Jan. 9, 2015 2:40pm

Point is, the diagnosis you were given could be wrong and it could be right. I would advise you wait for at least a week or two to be doubly sure (as long as there is no risk to your health) and have a repeat u/s before going ahead with the d&c. If my friend had had it then, she would have destroyed her gorgeous baby boy who is now 2 months old. Keep the faith up hun, you are in my prayers

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Answered by brittanyadams - Sep. 20, 2021 6:21pm

I will only advice every other woman TRYING TO GET PREGNANT or having Fallopian tube issues, pcos and other infertility problem to do their research and don’t base your option only on anyone’s advise or medical report, I did and it resulted in waste of money and time. contact Priest Babaka via Facebook at priest.babaka he will help you because he has help me with his fertility/pregnancy spell prayers.. am so happy today to have my own child. He can also fix relationship/marriage issue, in case of getting your Lover/Ex back

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Answered by angelbabyolivia - Jan. 10, 2015 6:03am

I would get a second opinion, you never know.i went in for my 20 week scan only to find out my little girls heartbeat wasn't there due to a cord accident. I got a second opinion to be sure and she had passed a few days before my gender reveal scan. I think its always best to get a second opinion and then take it from there.

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Answered by stickybean1976 - Jan. 9, 2015 4:07pm

Hi there I haven't read all the other comments so what I say may have been said.
Sorry firstly. I've had 4 losses and 3 d&c surgeries within 12mths so very qualified to help you. I would have a follow up u/s. In a week to make sure there's nothing there. When there is an empty sac the baby hasn't formed you should not need a d&c there is nothing for them to remove. I would let it pass naturally. All my d&c have only been once there was a baby with a HB. It doesn't make it any easier but an empty sac is very common.
If you don't want to wait for the follow up u/s you can get a HCG blood draw then again 48 hrs later if the pregnancy is not viable levels will be dropping this way you'll know a lot sooner than 1-2 weeks.
It's never an easy thing to deal with, know you have support here. Take Care best of luck.

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Answered by mrsbeefy305 - Jan. 9, 2015 3:52pm

From Miami, FL. It was transvag ultrasound, they also took my blood but I do not have those results yet, it may take a couple of days. I think I am going to go in for the ultrasound next week, and if they still don't see anything then I will wait on the D&C. Schedule another ultrasound for two weeks after, and in the meantime get a second opinion with another Dr. office with a third ultrasound. If it is true, and there is no baby, then my body will take care of it and I will bleed. If not, I still want to have some hope until it becomes more obvious with blood results, multiple ultrasounds, etc. It may seem excessive, and it may turn out to be a miscarriage, but it's such an important decision and I want to be sure.

Thank you for all your advice. I still appreciate comments from anyone else who has gone through this or knows someone who has. This next week is going to be the longest of my entire life.

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