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Dating scan said i was 12 weeks and 5 days. i counted back and it was 2 days before i had bleeding. did i concieved then or just after the bleeding ?

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Dr. Beth Florini answered

Hard to say: Both methods of determining when conception occurred are still just estimates. Most women are not fertile during menstrual bleeding, so conception likely occurred after the period. However, there have been reports of women becoming pregnant during their period.

Dr Yamusah agreed

Answered 4/1/2015

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A member asked:

Dating scan said i was 12 weeks and 5 days. i counted back and it was 2 days before i had bleeding. did i concieved then or just after the bleeding ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Beth Florini answered

Dr Yamusah agreed

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