For women with menstrual disorders, delayed menstruation means there is a problem with the uterus that requires diagnosis and treatment; For women preparing for pregnancy, delayed menstruation may indicate that they are already pregnant. From preparing for pregnancy to getting pregnant, the joy of women can be imagined. Desperate women whose menstrual cycle has been delayed want to immediately have an ultrasound to check on their baby. So, can I have an ultrasound if my menstrual cycle is delayed by 6 days?
Can I have an ultrasound if my menstrual cycle is delayed by 6 days
Menstruation is delayed by 6 days. If you want to know if you are pregnant, you can use a pregnancy test stick or go to the hospital for a progesterone test. Even if pregnant at this time, due to the small size of the gestational sac, it is difficult to detect it in ultrasound examination. Therefore, delaying menstruation by 6 days for ultrasound examination cannot determine whether pregnancy is possible. Generally, female friends need to go to a regular hospital for a B-ultrasound examination 45 days after their menstrual period is delayed. At this point, one can carefully observe the implantation and health status of the fetus.
How many B-ultrasound scans should be done during pregnancy
Generally speaking, pregnancy requires three to five ultrasound scans. Check different situations according to different stages.
1. Early pregnancy: It should be done once before 12 weeks to confirm pregnancy, check if the gestational age matches, and assess the condition of the embryo
2. Mid pregnancy: Between 12 and 27 weeks, especially 20 and 24 weeks, it is best to undergo a color ultrasound examination because during this period, most of the fetal organs have developed and the detection rate of abnormalities is relatively high
3. Late pregnancy: at least once between 28 and 40 weeks to determine fetal maturity, placenta, amniotic fluid condition, etc
The above three times are mandatory, and doctors need to decide based on the specific situation of each pregnant woman. Therefore, it is important to undergo prenatal check ups on time during pregnancy.
In summary, if menstruation is delayed by 6 days, female friends should not rush to get an ultrasound. It is better to go to the hospital to draw blood to confirm pregnancy and wait for 45 days before getting an ultrasound. At this point, the fetal buds and heart rate can be examined, eliminating the hassle of multiple B-ultrasound examinations. If the gestational sac is still not seen after 45 days, there is a risk of ectopic pregnancy, and doctors need to take emergency measures to avoid dangerous situations.
