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I missed my period & pregnancy test i wasn't pregnant. what does that mean?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Re-test next week: While pregnancy tests are extremely accurate once you've missed your period, it's possible that it's wrong. So if you've been engaging in unprotected sex, then repeat test next wk.

Answered 6/1/2015

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