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A member asked:

My period is a week late i'm having on and off cramping with lower back pain and sore boobs hpt neg did i test too soon?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Not too late: The HPT should detect pregnancy within a week after missing a period. Take another test in 3-5 days to confirm

Answered 9/15/2014

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