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I Am 5 Weeks Pregnant According To Ultrasound But Measures At 16 Weeks Because Of Genetic Disorder
My daughter says she is 5 weeks pregnant according to ultrasound, but measures at 16 weeks because of a genetic disorder. I am confused because all information I have ever heard is that all fetuses grow at pretty much the same rate or slower if a problem exists but never faster. Any advice? thank you
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Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Firstly, the dates could be erratic. Secondly, there should be a detailed investigation before proclaiming any genetic disease as this has an affect on the outlook toward the pregnancy. Lastly, at gestational ages less than 8 weeks it is difficult to detect such genetic defects through size; there is no abnormal growth observed so early. Further comments can be made only if details of the investigations and clinical picture are available. Hope this helps.
Firstly, the dates could be erratic. Secondly, there should be a detailed investigation before proclaiming any genetic disease as this has an affect on the outlook toward the pregnancy. Lastly, at gestational ages less than 8 weeks it is difficult to detect such genetic defects through size; there is no abnormal growth observed so early. Further comments can be made only if details of the investigations and clinical picture are available. Hope this helps.
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