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I have heard of women being pregnant and it not showing up on tests until several weeks into the pregnancy..is that true?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

No: Most likely they were tests that were incorrectly performed or periods incorrectly dated.

Answered 9/4/2012

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A member asked:

I have heard of women being pregnant and it not showing up on tests until several weeks into the pregnancy..is that true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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