👉 In the context of medical science, a preconception is an early stage or phase in the development of a pregnancy. It refers to the stages that precede the actual conception and implantation of a pregnancy.
A preconception can be divided into two main categories:
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Pre-implantation:
This stage occurs before the actual fertilization takes place, which typically happens between 6 to 8 weeks after the egg is released from the ovaries.
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