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Period is 5 days late. should i go ahead and take a home test?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Can I be pregnant?: Yes. You do not need our permission. Pregnancy testing should be accurate the morning after the first day of a missed period.

Answered 11/9/2014

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