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My doctors do not regularly test blood unless absolutely necessary. is there a good home pregnancy test i can use that would give me reliable results?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

For sure: I admit I do not know what products are available in the UK, but in the US all drug stores carry good reliable home pregnancy tests. I'd be fairly certain this is true in the UK as well: I suggest go to a pharmacy and browse the shelves. Hope this helps.

Answered 1/20/2015

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