Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Key Questions and Concerns for Expecting Mothers
Gestational age Inquiring about when my girlfriend might have become pregnant: she took emergency contraception in mid-November. She had bleeding for 3 days at the end of November, then bleeding for about 3-4 days at the end of December, and several days of bleeding in early Janu...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you may be pregnant after taking the emergency contraceptive pill. Please visit an obstetrician-gynecologist to confirm the gestational age. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Key Questions and Concerns for Expecting Mothers
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[Read More] How to Calculate Due Date and Current Pregnancy Weeks for Irregular Cycles
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks and Conception Dates: A Guide for Women
I would like to know the gestational age and the date of conception? My menstrual cycle is not very regular (but it consistently lasts for 7 days). I use the Eveline App to track my periods. My last periods were on December 3, 2023, January 9, 2024, and March 3, 2024. The app ind...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
You may have conceived around April 3rd, and it is advisable to visit the obstetrics and gynecology department for a check-up around April 24th. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks and Conception Dates: A Guide for Women
How to Calculate Your Pregnancy Weeks and When to Get an Ultrasound
Gestational age Hello, doctor. I would like to ask how to calculate my pregnancy weeks. My last menstrual period started on October 27, and I had intercourse around early November, but I forgot the exact date. I tested positive with two lines on November 21. How long should I wai...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you usually think about taking a pregnancy test only when your period is late. It's a bit early for you right now, so please wait another week and then visit a gynecologist for an examination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] How to Calculate Your Pregnancy Weeks and When to Get an Ultrasound
How to Accurately Determine Pregnancy Weeks: Ultrasound vs. Beta HCG
Could you please clarify the issue regarding the determination of gestational weeks? The gestational age can be assessed using both ultrasound and beta-hCG levels, but ultrasound is generally considered the more accurate method for determining the gestational age. Beta-hCG levels...
Dr. Lin Xinwang Reply:
Hello: If the menstrual cycle is regular, the calculation in medicine starts from the first day of the menstrual period, which means that the medical estimation of pregnancy duration is typically two weeks longer than the actual number of weeks since conception.[Read More] How to Accurately Determine Pregnancy Weeks: Ultrasound vs. Beta HCG
Determining Paternity: Ultrasound Accuracy and Pregnancy Weeks Explained
Gestational age At the end of May, I had a one-night stand with a stranger. In June, I had intercourse with my boyfriend, and in early August, I discovered I was 7 weeks pregnant with an embryo measuring 0.73 cm. Given this gestational age and embryo size, could this be my boyfri...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems like you might be pregnant in June. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Determining Paternity: Ultrasound Accuracy and Pregnancy Weeks Explained
Understanding Conception Dates: Calculating Pregnancy Weeks and Ovulation
Date of conception Currently, I am 19 weeks and 0 days pregnant. My last menstrual period ended on December 8, and my cycle is approximately 37 days. Would the conception date be around December 14, plus or minus seven days?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that it could be towards the end of the week, but the likelihood is low. Sometimes it can be difficult to accurately determine the date. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Conception Dates: Calculating Pregnancy Weeks and Ovulation
Understanding Vaginal Ultrasound: Pregnancy Weeks and Due Dates Explained
Vaginal ultrasound gestational age question? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about my pregnancy. An ultrasound shows that I am 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant. My last menstrual period started on February 26. I had sexual intercourse on March 11 and March 20. Can I determine wh...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
If the menstrual cycle is regular, the possible time of fertilization can be calculated by taking the date of examination, subtracting 2 weeks, and then counting forward 6 weeks and 5 days.[Read More] Understanding Vaginal Ultrasound: Pregnancy Weeks and Due Dates Explained
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Conception and Ultrasound Timing
Gestational age Hello Doctor: The first day of my last menstrual period was January 6, with a cycle length of approximately 34 days and a duration of 6 days. I did not use full protection on January 9, and I had sexual intercourse on January 26. I went to the clinic for an ultras...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is recommended to have a physician estimate the conception date around 8 to 9 weeks of pregnancy for a more accurate assessment. Calculating the gestational age too early or too late may result in a larger margin of error. Thank you! Wishing y...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Conception and Ultrasound Timing
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: How to Calculate Your Due Date
Is the number of weeks and days correct? Hello, Chief Physician: I have a question. My menstrual period started on December 2, 2022, and I had intercourse on December 20-21. I went for an ultrasound on February 2, and the doctor said I was already 8 weeks and 3 days pregnant. How...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the gestational weeks are calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period, which should be accurate. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: How to Calculate Your Due Date
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks After Miscarriage: A Guide for Expecting Mothers
Gestational age During my first pregnancy, I was five weeks along but experienced a miscarriage on April 22 (it was a natural miscarriage without medication or surgery). The doctor mentioned that my next menstrual period would arrive at the end of the month. However, my period wa...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, sometimes the weeks may vary slightly, but a difference of one week is acceptable. Please have the original obstetric examination done. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks After Miscarriage: A Guide for Expecting Mothers
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Conception Date vs. Last Menstrual Period
Gestational age To determine the estimated date of conception based on your menstrual cycle and ultrasound findings, we typically consider the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) as the starting point for calculating gestational age. Your last menstrual period began o...
Dr. Huang Yuande Reply:
Due to the administration of emergency contraceptive pills, the assessment can only be made through ultrasound. Based on this estimation, conception likely occurred around March 21.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Conception Date vs. Last Menstrual Period
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Due Dates from Last Menstrual Period
Gestational age Hello, my last menstrual period was from January 14 to January 18, and I had unprotected intercourse on February 1. How should I calculate this? The doctor mentioned that the due date should be calculated from the last menstrual period for accuracy, and I'm a...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
In medical terms, gestational weeks are calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Due Dates from Last Menstrual Period
Understanding Medication Abortion: Common Questions and Concerns
Post-abortion questions regarding medication-induced abortion? Can a doctor visually determine through ultrasound if a fetus is not fully formed and know the gestational age? I noticed that I hadn't had my period for about a month to nearly two months, and when I went to the...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
1. Early pregnancy weeks are estimated based on the length of the gestational sac (GS) or crown-rump length (CRL). 2. Medical abortion is typically recommended for pregnancies up to 8 weeks; surgical abortion is recommended for pregnancies between 8 to 12 weeks; and medical induc...[Read More] Understanding Medication Abortion: Common Questions and Concerns
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Based on Ovulation vs. Last Period
Gestational age Hello, doctor! The first day of my last menstrual period was September 29, with an average cycle of 32 to 33 days (menstrual duration of about 5 days). According to the ovulation test, ovulation occurred on October 19, and intercourse took place on October 18 and ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the gestational age is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period, and a few days' difference is not very significant. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Based on Ovulation vs. Last Period
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Clarifying Misconceptions and Calculations
Gestational age Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about the pregnancy cycle. My girlfriend has an irregular menstrual cycle, ranging from 28 to 40 days. Her last period was from June 15 to June 21. We had sexual intercourse on July 8 and July 10, both times using condoms and with...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is likely that you are not pregnant. The calculation of weeks is based on the first day of your last menstrual period. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Clarifying Misconceptions and Calculations
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks and Prenatal Care Concerns
Pregnancy weeks and prenatal check-up questions? My last menstrual period started on December 6, and my cycle has been consistently 28 days, lasting 7 days each time. At the beginning of January, my period did not arrive, and I took a home pregnancy test, which confirmed that I a...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the number of weeks is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period. Stay calm, and you can come back when things are more stable. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks and Prenatal Care Concerns
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Concerns About Fetal Heartbeat and Growth
I would like to inquire about pregnancy weeks? The last menstrual period was on September 28. Intercourse occurred on September 14 and October 12. An ultrasound on November 11 showed an embryo, but there was no heartbeat detected. The doctor mentioned that based on the ultrasound...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, if there is still no heartbeat after waiting another week, there may be a problem. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Concerns About Fetal Heartbeat and Growth
Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Menstrual vs. Implantation Bleeding Confusion
In the pregnancy cycle, it is uncertain whether the last menstrual period was an actual menstruation or implantation bleeding? Is the gestational age calculated by the hospital's ultrasound accurate? If there is an error, could it be significant? Currently, I am at 27 weeks,...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it should be as the doctor mentioned. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Weeks: Menstrual vs. Implantation Bleeding Confusion
Understanding Ultrasound Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Conception Date
Ultrasound Pregnancy Gestational Age Hello, doctor: I had an ultrasound, and the gestational age was calculated based on my last menstrual period. Does this mean that the conception date is two weeks earlier than the gestational age?
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, the number of weeks of pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period, and the date of conception is considered to be two weeks later. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Ultrasound Pregnancy Weeks: Calculating Conception Date