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A doctors post said that you can get a positive pregnancy test result before implantation? possible?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

No.: The pregnancy test measures a hormone released into the maternal bloodstream after the fertilized egg has implanted somewhere along the lining of the female genital tract - not before.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 1/18/2021

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A member asked:

A doctors post said that you can get a positive pregnancy test result before implantation? possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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