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I am irregular. my last period was 6 weeks ago. i was experiencing pregnancy symptoms so i took a hpt and it was negative. can i still be pregnant?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

No: HPTs are reliable, but if still concerned, then repeat the pregnancy test

Answered 4/13/2016

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