Vital signs: when twin bliss doesn’t measure up
The gestational age is usually derived from the time elapsed since the last menstrual period (LMP). However, clinicians often rely on fetal biometry obtained in early pregnancy to achieve a better estimate of the true gestational age (GA) because menstrual cycles can display a great degree of variability both within and between patients, making a calendar-based GA unreliable. Of course, when the LMP-derived GA is reset based on fetal biometry, the assumption is that fetal growth has been normal up until then, and this is obviously not always the case.
Source: fertstert.org
Vital signs: when twin bliss doesn't measure up
Published in Embryology and Reproductive Medicine
Couples shouldn't think of fertility as part of a schedule, this stuff never happens when you want it and often happens when you don't expect it. Sometimes like a strange greek comedy, you end up with multiples! Those going through the trials and tribulations of infertility should take swift and decisive action always in pursuit of their goal and take each and every professional for what they offer you to this end and not much more.
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