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Fertility Glossary

Dating scan

An ultrasound establishing gestational age and due date.

Pregnancy

A dating scan measures the crown-rump length to estimate gestational age. After IVF the due date is calculated from the date of egg collection or embryo transfer instead, since conception timing is known precisely — tell your maternity team you conceived through IVF so dates are set correctly.

Also known as: 12 week scan, gestational age scan

Sources

  • Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)
  • Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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