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If you are having bleeding/spotting between your period and suspect pregnancy- is it too early on to take a test at that point?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Well: most regular home pregnancy tests can be taken when a period is missed (or thereafter). At least one early pregnancy test indicates that a positive could be noted 6 days prior to a missed period.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/28/2015

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Bleeding/spotting: does not represent a pregnancy . You take a pregnancy test 10-14 days after the conception to prove a pregnancy.

Answered 6/1/2015

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A member asked:

If you are having bleeding/spotting between your period and suspect pregnancy- is it too early on to take a test at that point?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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