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Abnormally light period this month lasted 4 days. took preg. test week later (says it can predict 5days b4 missed period),neg result. result accurate?

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Yes: most pregnancy test are accurate after a missed period but some can detect pregnancy before missing the period

Answered 11/18/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Most likely: The pregnancy tests are very accurate. Wait until you miss your period to check a preg test, as if your period arrives, you would not be pregnant and sex mid cycle would be more likely to get you pregnant.

Answered 10/12/2015

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