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My last period was 4/18 and now im 3 days late..should i take a hpt? ive been irregular for about 3 months now

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Sure: If you are worried about pregnancy then do a pregnancy test. If it comes back negative and you still don't get a period then repeat the test in a week.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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