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What exactly does conception date mean? is that the day of intercourse?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Fertilization: It's the day the egg is fertilized. Hence, there is no 'exact' conception day for most people since no one knows for certain when her egg fertilized (at least not at home.).

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2013

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A member asked:

What exactly does conception date mean? is that the day of intercourse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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