My period is just late and blood test is still pending, but family is asking for scan. I feel it may be too early to see anything. Has anyone had scan before one month?
It's wonderful you're so keen! Usually, a scan is most effective after 5-6 weeks from your last period to see a gestational sac. For earlier confirmation, a blood test for HCG levels is what doctors recommend. Trust the process, it's a beautiful journey.
Less than one month? Ha! I swear I felt pregnant before I even missed my period! But no, a scan usually won't show anything that early. My doc did a blood test first to confirm. Give it some more time, and maybe pee on a stick first!
In a good hospital setting, they'd typically do a blood test (BhCG) first, which is more accurate for very early detection. An ultrasound might not show much less than a month in. Always ask the staff clearly about the process when you go for your check-up.
My apps always say that for less than a month (meaning before 4 weeks from LMP), a urine test and then a blood test are more accurate. A scan might be too early to visualize anything clearly at that stage. They typically prefer to do a scan around 6 weeks.
