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I m having pregnancy symptoms but i had spotting during pregnant for 2& 1/2 days. when is the best time to take pregnancy test?

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One can do a test...: One can do a urine pregnancy test the week after a missed period, or 3 weeks after having sex. The test should be quite reliable then, if done correctly and the result read correctly.

Dr Bouvier agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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