Doc has asked me for an ultrasound this week. I thought they do the internal one but mine is the belly type. Will that one clearly show the pregnancy? anyone done it early?
Haan, eventually it will show, but in the very early weeks na, like 5-6 weeks, a transvaginal ultrasound gives a clearer picture. Abdominal ultrasound usually shows more clearly once the baby is a bit bigger, maybe after 7-8 weeks. So depends how far along you are.
Honestly, for early confirmation, if your doctor suggests, just go for the transvaginal one. It's quicker and more conclusive for the very first few weeks. Abdominal one is good but might not pick up super early stuff, then you'll have to repeat na. Save yourself the double trip.
Yes, an abdominal ultrasound absolutely shows pregnancy, but timing is important. If you're very early, like barely missed a period, sometimes the gestational sac is too small to see clearly on an abdominal scan. Your doctor might recommend a transvaginal for better clarity then. But after a few weeks, it's totally visible.
So, actually my gynac explained this to me, an abdominal ultrasound can show pregnancy, yes, but it depends on how early it is. For detecting a very early pregnancy, like before 6-7 weeks, a transvaginal ultrasound is often more accurate because it's closer to the uterus. The abdominal one is very common for later scans to check growth and all.
Yes, it does show pregnancy, but it might depend on how far along you are. Sometimes with conditions like PCOS, periods can be irregular, so knowing exact dates is tricky. If you're very early, doc might suggest a different scan or waiting a week for abdominal to show clear picture. Don't stress, just follow what your gynac says.
