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Im 5 days late on my period is it too soon to take a pregnancy test?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Pregnancy Testing: Nope. A test should be accurate on the day you miss your period. You are fine to test now.

Answered 1/27/2014

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Dr. Wendy Askew answered

Nope: No! it's not too early - go get your test!

Answered 1/28/2014

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A member asked:

Im 5 days late on my period is it too soon to take a pregnancy test?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Wendy Askew answered

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