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I have missed me period 2 days ago.. when would be the best time to take a pregnancy test? i had an ectopic 6 months ago, i'm experiencing pain again

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6 days to be sure: Home pregnancy tests are pretty accurate, but to be completely sure, it is best to wait about 6-7 days after the first day of a missed period. A test 2 days after a missed period may be a false negative. Pain similar to a prior ectopic pregnancy, however, should be evaluated by a physician.

Answered 4/17/2014

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