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Published 11/15/2024
An intrauterine pregnancy can often be detected by a vaginal ultrasound scan, i.e. performed via the vagina, at gestational weeks 5–6. This means as early as 1–2 weeks after the expected period was missed.
The foetal heartbeat is usually detectable as early as pregnancy week six, but at the latest at pregnancy weeks 7–8. In some cases, the heartbeat cannot be visualised even though the pregnancy has begun. In this situation, there is no need to worry yet. A new early ultrasound scan can be performed within approximately 1–2 weeks, at which point the heartbeat may well be visible.
An early pregnancy ultrasound scan usually relieves unnecessary worry regarding questions related to pregnancy. Mild pain and light bleeding occur quite often in early pregnancy. In these cases, too, it is advisable to confirm the normal continuation of the pregnancy with an ultrasound scan.
If you are nervous about the gynaecologist’s appointment or the early pregnancy ultrasound scan, please let the gynaecologist know. We do our best to ensure that the examination and treatment go as smoothly as possible.
Endometriosis
A gynaecological disease in which tissue that resembles the endometrial mucosa exists outside the uterus.
human papilloma virus (HPV)
a good tendency to heal, but it should be monitored so that the infection does not persist and progress to cancer.
Lower abdominal pain in women
The most common causes for lower abdominal pain are either intestinal or gynaecological.
Menstruation and menstrual cycle disorders
Menstruation is part of a woman's life from the teenage years all the way to middle age.
Ovarian cyst
An ovarian fluid-filled sac is often harmless and asymptomatic, but may sometimes require surgery.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Abdominal pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge and fever.
PMOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The most common hormonal and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age.
Urinary tract infection
A need to urinate frequently and a burning sensation or pain when urinating.
An early ultrasound scan can be performed during pregnancy weeks 5–12. The calculation of pregnancy weeks begins from the start date of the last menstrual period. The foetal heartbeat is usually detectable as early as pregnancy week six, but at the latest by pregnancy weeks 7–8.
An early pregnancy ultrasound scan can confirm that the pregnancy is in the correct place inside the uterus. In addition, it can determine the number of foetuses, the duration of the pregnancy, and thus also the estimated due date.
An early ultrasound is most commonly performed as an internal examination via the vagina. If you are nervous about the gynaecologist appointment or the early pregnancy ultrasound scan, tell the gynaecologist about your nervousness. We will do our best to ensure that the examination and treatment go as smoothly as possible.
At Mehiläinen, an early pregnancy ultrasound scan is performed by a gynaecologist. A gynaecologist is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology. A time-based physician's fee is added to the fee for the ultrasound scan.
