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Re: ? On time of conception

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 22:27:55 -0500 (CDT)


Sperm can stay active for 3-4 days in the fallopian tubes. That may explain some variation. US at 8 weeks is pretty accurate +/- 1 week, so thst may just explain the diff. Congrats!

At Mon, 17 Jul 2000, Paula wrote: >
>My last menstrual period began around May 8th. I went to the Doctor
>last Thursday and she said I was only 8 weeks. I have tried to fiqure
>out the time of conception by using the figures given in my pregnancy
>guide books, but this just doesn't work out. I have a record of the
>days we tried to concieve and none of those days fit with the 8
>weeks.(May 19,24 &26) By my calculation I should have been at least 10
>weeks. Any suggestions.
>
>Thanks,
>Paula

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J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only >and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options >and/or interventions.>




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