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The doctor stated that i'm 6 weeks pregnant but i only had sexual intercourse in the past 4 weeks how is this possible ?

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Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Convention: By convention, pregnancy dates are calculated based on your last menstrual period. In a 28 day cycle ovulation happens on day 14. When told you are 6 weeks pregnant, that means you ovulated 4 weeks ago. This explains why intercourse 4 weeks ago led to your pregnancy.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 12/25/2012

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A member asked:

The doctor stated that i'm 6 weeks pregnant but i only had sexual intercourse in the past 4 weeks how is this possible ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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