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Is a fetal heartbeat visible on ultrasound 6 weeks from conception or 6 weeks from lmp?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

LMP: The fetal heartbeat usually appears around 6 weeks from the lmp. Six weeks after conception is considered 8 weeks by the system we use.

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Answered 5/28/2018

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