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Is 7 days after unprotected intercourse to early to test to see if your pregnant or not ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Pregnancy testing: Yes, testing is recommended ten to fourteen days after the sexual encounter and when a period does not start. Tests done too soon may be inaccurate.

Answered 2/9/2014

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