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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
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Do one urine pregnancy test
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Transabdominal ultrasound cannot reliably diagnose pregnancies that are < 6 weeks' gestation.
Can go for serum beta hcg for pregnancy confirmation
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Very early pregnancy cannot be picked up on abdominal scan
Get bhcg levels n TVS
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Dr. Punam Sinha
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
44 yrs exp
Mumbai
After 6 weeks yes. Your sonologist will comment if nothing is seen.
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