I went in today for my first ultrasound at 6w4d because of bad cramping (turned out to be cyst on one of my ovaries) and Dr. said I had the largest yoke sac she had ever seen. What is the significance of that? I can't find any info on that in any of my books.
2006-12-27 07:05:48 · 6 answers · asked by surfergirl06 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I read Online that it carries a higher probability of miscarriage.
2006-12-27 07:09:38 · answer #1 · answered by ♥It's a boy♥ 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is an ongoing process from the fertilized egg to the development of the embryo and then to the fetus. During this period of time, there is the development of the yolk sac and then to the devolopment of the fetal membranes (amnion, chorion, allantois). Once the fetus is large enough, we no longer see the yolk sac.
Maybe your Dr is concerned that because the yolk-sac isn't getting smaller it means the baby isn't getting bigger and you could have a miscarriage.
2006-12-27 07:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am echoing the first person to answer. That is what I understand that to be. I am suprised that these other women are so clueless about their bodies. Of COURSE a women has a yolk sac when pregnant!
2006-12-27 07:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by zinntwinnies 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the first answer nicely answers your question, but my question is, why didn't your doctor tell you that there could be a problem? Do you think you doctor is not aware of that study?
Your best bet would be to call your doctor.
Good luck!
2006-12-27 07:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by jordansmom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had never heard of that before. Good luck and I will pray for you.
2006-12-27 07:14:40 · answer #5 · answered by Nani 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Yoke" or "yolk"?
Either way, I didn't know humans could lay eggs!
2006-12-27 07:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by incognitas8 4 · 0⤊ 8⤋