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my period is late! do i need pregnancy test right away for side pain?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
It could help dx: If you are pregnant, the test will be positive by 10 days after ovulation. Pain with a positive test would be concerning for an ectopic pregnancy.
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