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How To Confirm Duration Of Pregnancy After Missing A Period?
i had a miscarriage dec 1 2009 i had my period all the way up til the 13 of dec 2009 i found out jan 6 2010 i was pregnant i had called my doc made a appt for blood work to find out if it was true they called and confirmed that i am pregnant i just would like to know now how far along am i since i didnt have a normal 6 day period like i always do?
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
Hello dear,
I understand your concern.
In my opinion the December 1 st might be considered as your last menstrual period (LMP).
Usually the age of pregnancy need to be calculated basing on the LMP.
For it the last 3 menstrual cycles should be regular.
But as you had miscarriage last time and bleeding was prolonged ultrasound might be helpful.
Ultrasound taken within 1 st trimester ie.,within 12 weeks of pregnancy helps in accurate estimation of age of pregnancy,the well being of conceptus and also for the accurate dating of pregnancy.
So I suggest you to go for ultrasound.
And also rule out any thyroid abnormalities,progesterone insufficiency,any genetic anamolies etc which are the causes of first trimester miscarriage.
Nothing to worry.Relax.Take healthy nutritional diet and folic acid supplements.
Avoid physical strain and intercourse.
Hope this helps.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
I understand your concern.
In my opinion the December 1 st might be considered as your last menstrual period (LMP).
Usually the age of pregnancy need to be calculated basing on the LMP.
For it the last 3 menstrual cycles should be regular.
But as you had miscarriage last time and bleeding was prolonged ultrasound might be helpful.
Ultrasound taken within 1 st trimester ie.,within 12 weeks of pregnancy helps in accurate estimation of age of pregnancy,the well being of conceptus and also for the accurate dating of pregnancy.
So I suggest you to go for ultrasound.
And also rule out any thyroid abnormalities,progesterone insufficiency,any genetic anamolies etc which are the causes of first trimester miscarriage.
Nothing to worry.Relax.Take healthy nutritional diet and folic acid supplements.
Avoid physical strain and intercourse.
Hope this helps.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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