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I took a pregnancy test 25 days after sex, and it came up negative . is this a true reading?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

I would say yes.: If you performed the test correctly, and you have had no sexual activity more recently than 25 days, than yes, the result can be trusted.

Dr Roman agreed

Answered 6/15/2016

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