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Could a recent ovarian cyst effect an at home early pregnancy test if taken before a missed period?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Timing of test: You should wait 4-5 days after a missed period before doing hpt. An ovarian cyst should not affect the results.

Answered 4/15/2013

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A member asked:

Could a recent ovarian cyst effect an at home early pregnancy test if taken before a missed period?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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