Fetal Sex Discernment
See also: Prenatal sex discernmentThe sex of the fetus may be discerned by ultrasound as early as 11 weeks gestation. The accuracy is relatively imprecise when attempted early. After 13 weeks gestation, a high accuracy of between 99% to 100% is possible if there is no malformed external genitalia.
The following is accuracy data from two hospitals:
| Gestational Age | King's College Hospital Medical School | Taipei City Hospital & Li Shin Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| 11 weeks | 70.3% | 71.9% |
| 12 weeks | 98.7% | 92% |
| 13 weeks | 100% | 98.3% |
Read more about this topic: Obstetric Ultrasonography
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