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My period was supposed to come on the 12th, should i wait until the month is over? to take a pregnancy test?

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No: If your period is late and you have been having unprotected intercourse, a pregnancy test should be reliable now. Best wishes.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 10/17/2014

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