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Understanding Conception Dates: A Guide for Expecting Mothers

Date of conception Hello Doctor, this year I started having regular menstrual cycles. My period began on January 8 and ended on January 11. My last menstrual period was on February 6 and ended on February 10. In April, I took a pregnancy test which was negative, but on May 10, I ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the estimated date of conception is around mid-April, but it is difficult to determine the exact day. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Conception Dates: A Guide for Expecting Mothers

Date of conception Hello Doctor, this year I started having regular menstrual cycles. My period began on January 8 and ended on January 11. My last menstrual period was on February 6 and ended on February 10. In April, I took a pregnancy test which was negative. On May 10, I went...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that conception occurred in mid-April. Wishing you good health.

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Calculating Conception Date Based on Due Date of August 27

Calculation of the Conception Date Based on your due date of August 27, your estimated conception date would be around November 30 of the previous year.


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it could possibly be around December 5, 2023. Wishing you good health.

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Emergency Contraception: Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Unprotected Sex

Emergency contraceptive pill During the fifth day of your girlfriend's menstrual period, on June 5th, you had unprotected intercourse and she took emergency contraception the following morning on June 6th. She experienced bleeding on June 10th. Given that she was on her peri...


Dr. Chen Zhiyu Reply:
Emergency contraceptive pills can only reduce the likelihood of pregnancy and do not guarantee 100% prevention. The extent to which they lower the risk is closely related to the timing of sexual intercourse, the timing of taking the medication, and the menstrual cycle. After taki...

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Impact of Candida Infection and Urticaria on Fetal Health During Pregnancy

Candidiasis and urticaria? The due date is in early July. In May, there was a Candida infection and urticaria, and the doctor prescribed medication, but it was ineffective. During the prenatal check-up in early June, the doctor did not prescribe any medication and mentioned that ...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the likelihood of impact is low. However, if the symptoms are severe, you may seek treatment from a physician. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Chang

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How to Calculate Due Date and Current Pregnancy Weeks for Irregular Cycles

To calculate the due date, you can use the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) and add 280 days (or 40 weeks) to that date. To determine how many weeks and days pregnant you currently are, you can count the number of weeks from the LMP to the current date. Each week st...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the due date calculation may have a larger margin of error due to your irregular cycle. It is recommended to consult your obstetrician for a more accurate estimate based on an ultrasound during the 8-9 week of pregnancy. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Chang

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Understanding Your Conception Chances: Key Dates and Insights

Probability of Pregnancy Based on the information provided, your last menstrual period started on November 4, 2023, and you have a regular cycle of about 28-30 days with a duration of approximately 6 days. You had sexual intercourse on November 7 (early morning of November 8) whi...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the 7th and 13th are too close together to clearly determine which day it is. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Your Conception Date: A Guide for Expecting Mothers

The date of conception typically occurs between 12 to 16 days after the first day of the last menstrual period, depending on the length of the menstrual cycle? Hello, doctor. If my due date is on August 26, the online calculator estimates my conception date to be December 4. What...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is generally difficult to accurately calculate time unless the time difference between the two is more than 10 days. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Conception Dates: How to Calculate Your Fertility Window

The date of conception typically occurs between 5 to 6 days after ovulation, which usually happens around the midpoint of a woman's menstrual cycle? Hello, doctor. If my due date is on August 26, the online calculator estimates my conception date to be December 4. What would...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is estimated to be in early December, but I cannot confirm the exact day. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Ultrasound Gestational Age and Conception Dates

How to calculate the conception date based on ultrasound gestational age? The first day of my last menstrual period was November 14. My menstrual cycle is sometimes regular, but occasionally it can be delayed by a week. According to my period tracking app, my ovulation date was D...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is more likely to be December 12, but the two times are too close together, making it difficult to say. Wishing you good health.

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Determining Paternity: Who is the Father Based on Pregnancy Dates?

Pregnancy date Hello, I had intercourse with man A on June 26, and my period started on June 30. I also had intercourse with man B from July 10 to July 17, and my period came again on July 27. On August 12, a pregnancy test showed negative, but on August 26, it showed two lines. ...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is difficult to make a determination. I recommend consulting with the examining physician, and if necessary, a paternity test should be conducted. Thank you! Wishing you peace and health. Dr. Zhang

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Determining Conception Date and Paternity in Pregnancy

Could you please tell me which day the conception occurred? Hello Doctor, I am currently pregnant and would like to know when the conception date was. Also, is the child likely to be from Male A or Male B? Thank you. I went to the obstetrics and gynecology clinic on the 1st of th...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is more likely to be Male B. Wishing you good health.

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Addressing Common Concerns for Expecting Mothers: Fetal Growth and Positioning

Production issues Hello, Doctor: I am an expectant mother and I have three questions to ask. 1. My due date is in November, and my baby is expected to be born soon. I have been attending regular prenatal check-ups, but my baby seems to have a very good absorption capacity, and ...


Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if the fetus is too large, it is better to induce labor after 37 weeks. You may want to discuss this with your obstetrician. Generally, sleeping position does not have an impact, and by 7 months, the fetal position should ideally be head down. Wishing you good health.

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Estimating Conception Date: Understanding Pregnancy Test Results and Timing

Estimated Date of Conception Hello Doctor, I am #196777. To summarize, the pregnancy test result at the clinic on 10/10 was negative. I returned for a follow-up on 10/17 to confirm the pregnancy and would like to ask further questions. Regarding your response: 1) A pregnancy te...


Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. It is indeed possible that a pregnancy test on October 10 may not yield a positive result, as most home pregnancy tests can typically detect pregnancy about 2 to 3 weeks after conception. 2. This cannot be confirmed with 100% certainty; generally, the measurement of the embr...

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Understanding Pregnancy Testing and Conception Dates: Your Questions Answered

Pregnancy test questions? Hello Doctor, I previously asked a question but due to an error in my statement, the issue was not addressed, so I am rephrasing my question. I have confirmed my pregnancy, and I would like to ask about my last menstrual period, which was at the end of A...


Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. A urine test can only detect a positive result at least two weeks after sexual intercourse. 2. The estimated date of conception is around September 24 or September 26.

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Understanding Pregnancy Testing and Conception Dates: Your Questions Answered

Pregnancy test questions? Hello Doctor, I previously asked a question but due to an error in my statement, the issue was not addressed. I am now rephrasing my question. I have confirmed my pregnancy, and my last menstrual period was at the end of August last year. I had sexual in...


Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. A urine test can detect a positive result at least two weeks after sexual intercourse. 2. The estimated date of conception is around September 24 or September 26.

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Understanding Pregnancy Testing and Conception Dates: Your Questions Answered

Pregnancy test questions? Hello Doctor, I previously asked a question but due to an error in my statement, the issue was not addressed, so I am rephrasing my question. I have confirmed my pregnancy, and I would like to ask about my last menstrual period, which was at the end of A...


Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. A urine test can detect a positive result at least two weeks after sexual intercourse. 2. The estimated date of conception is around September 24 or September 26.

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Understanding Pregnancy Confirmation and Estimated Conception Dates

Pregnancy Test and Conception Date Hello Doctor, I have confirmed my pregnancy and would like to ask about my last menstrual period, which was at the end of August last year. I had sexual intercourse on September 19, 24, 26, and 28, as well as on October 3 and 5. On October 10, I...


Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
1. Assuming that the menstrual cycle is regular, typically 28 days or a fixed number of days (such as 32 days), ovulation occurs around 14 days before the next period. Adding 1 to 2 days before and after this date defines the fertile window. 2. Therefore, if the estimated due dat...

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Understanding Conception Date: Is It the Same as Intercourse Date?

What is the date of conception? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if the date of conception is the same as the date of intercourse? The doctor mentioned that my due date is November 30, and I would like to know when the date of conception would be. When is the estimated time of p...


Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
An egg can survive for about one day after ovulation, while sperm can live for approximately 2 to 3 days. Therefore, the days of intercourse and the day of conception may differ by one or two days. If we count back from the 9th week to the 7th week, that would indicate the day of...

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Understanding Ultrasound Dating in Pregnancy: Accuracy and Implications

Ultrasound Pregnancy Gestational Age Last year on November 2nd, the ultrasound showed 5 weeks and 6 days, and the doctor estimated the due date to be June 29. On November 16th, the ultrasound showed 8 weeks and 4 days, and the doctor adjusted the due date to June 24. The last men...


Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the estimated date of conception based on ultrasound can have a discrepancy of several days to weeks, which may lead to unnecessary confusion and disputes. It is recommended that if confirmation is needed, a DNA test should be conducted. Thank you! Wishing you peace and he...

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