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I am on hcg diet and took a pregnancy test two - both positive. 5 weeks from last period?

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Dr. Stanley Himes answered

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Positive HCG: The pregnancy test you took measures if HCG is present. You have taken h g for your diet! I would suggest that you get a blood test that measures your quantitative hcg.

Answered 9/25/2016

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A member asked:

I am on hcg diet and took a pregnancy test two - both positive. 5 weeks from last period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Himes answered

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