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A 24-year-old female asked:

What is the margin of error for an abdominal ultrasound in the first trimester. around 11 weeks. would vaginal be more accurate?

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Dr. Jie Xuanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

Vaginal: Transvaginal ultrasound is more accurate in first trimester, with a margin of 5 to 7 days. Hope this helps.

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