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I am 5 months postpartum and i haven't had a period yet. i am experiencing pregnancy symptoms but a test was negative. when should i test for accuracy?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Repeat test: Repeat the pregnancy test and if you are still unsure if it is negative, contact a MD for a blood pregnancy test which is very accurate.

Answered 5/16/2016

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A member asked:

I am 5 months postpartum and i haven't had a period yet. i am experiencing pregnancy symptoms but a test was negative. when should i test for accuracy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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