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I have irregular periods... I tested pregnancy positive on March 5 and went to the doctor on March 8 with tvs we saw only gsac measuring 2mm. My first day of last period date is 30 jan 2025 usually have cycles by 33/35 days. The doctor advised me to repeat the scan after 2 weeks. When we will usually hear the heart beat I don't have any problem only mild camps.
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In patients with irregular cycles, only the ultrasound can be used as a reliable predictor for duration of pregnancy. Repeat scan as advised
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Since your periods are irregular .ovulation might have occurred little late..so that's why tiny sac at this stage .what dr has told is correct ..
U have to wait atleast 2 weeks for pregnancy to appear on scan properly.
For cramps you may have to take additional progesterone support .
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you can visit obstetrician and take progesterone medications and repeat scan after 2 weeks
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Dr. Sharmila Rangaraj
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Krishnagiri
Please do a repeat scan after 3 weeks
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Usually around 6-7 weeks of missed pregnancy,heart beat will appear as long as cycles are regular
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Dr. Rukmini Sowmya Velagapudi
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Heartbeat is visible from 6th week of pregnancy.
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
In case of irregular cycles it's difficult to predict the period of gestation.Hence you need to do a USG to find out .
Heart beat develops by 6th week of pregnancy
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Heartbeat is seen at 7 weeks
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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