What is a clinical pregnancy?

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Last Update: 02/11/2022

The term clinical pregnancy is used for those pregnancies in which the presence of a heartbeat and gestational sac has been confirmed by ultrasound at week 6-7 of pregnancy.

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However, clinical pregnancy also includes ectopic pregnancy, that is, when the embryo implants in a place other than the endometrium. On the other hand, a biochemical pregnancy is not considered a clinical pregnancy, since it is a preclinical pregnancy.

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 Cristina  Algarra Goosman
Cristina Algarra Goosman
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Psychologist
Graduated in Psychology by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Clinical Psychology by the European University Center and specific training in Infertility: Legal, Medical and Psychosocial Aspects by University of Valencia (UV) and ADEIT.
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