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If your period is heavy first two days then spotting for last four days, on the next is it ok to take a pregnancy test which is last day of my period?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Not Pregnant: Having a period represents not being pregnant. Pregnancy testing is best done when one has missed a period and could be pregnant. It is always okay to take a pregnancy test, but in your situation, your test will be negative because you are not pregnant.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 8/9/2014

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A member asked:

If your period is heavy first two days then spotting for last four days, on the next is it ok to take a pregnancy test which is last day of my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Grin agreed

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