A member asked:

Will the hpt be accurate after 3 weeks of missed period? (period was supposed to come between 15-17 of sept)

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yep: A UPT should be positive if you are pregnant.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: a home pregnancy test should give you an accurate response if used 3 weeks after missed period. Take care.

Answered 11/1/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

YES: After three weeks of a missed period, the HPT would be accurate if pregnant. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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A member asked:

Will the hpt be accurate after 3 weeks of missed period? (period was supposed to come between 15-17 of sept)

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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