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On the internet ive read that digital home pregnancy tests may not work during 8-12 weeks of pregnancy.. is this true??

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: Follow the instructions for the test carefully. If you have doubt, ultrasound examination would be warranted.

Answered 2/15/2016

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