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How often do some women never test positive on a home pregnancy test during her pregnancy?

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Dr. Azen Jukic answered

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Infrequently: Infrequently, but if the test is done to soon (before the embryo implants in the uterus) it can be negative.

Dr Rothman agreed

Answered 1/7/2013

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