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If you have sexual intercourse on nov 16 and find out your pregnant when will u show a positive pregnancy test?

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10-14 days after a: Missed period. Home pregnancy tests start turning positive about 10 days after a missed period. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions carefully. You may see your doctor for a more sensitive blood test three days after the missed period.

Answered 1/13/2013

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