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Re: 'Measurement' at 6 weeks

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:10:14 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: Mary: "'Measurement' at 6 weeks"

At Tue, 26 Jun 2001, Mary wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>When I went to the doctor, we figured out I was 5 weeks 5 days by my
>lmp. My doctor indicated that she might not be able to "see anything"
>yet (measurement wise) during the internal exam.
>
>After the exam she confirmed that I wasn't really measuring yet, but
>that my cervix was a bluish color and my uterus felt soft.
>
>Is it normal to not be "measuring" yet at this point?
>
>--
>Mary
>

The uterine size is virtually identical at 5.5 weeks and 4 weeks (non pregnant size). There is no reliable way to tell the difference.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is neither designed nor intended to replace consultation with and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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