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Is it too soon to take a pregnancy test 4 days after having unprotected sex? i need to know before my surgery.

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Yes: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period.

Answered 5/18/2014

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