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Sexual encounter 4/16, period came on may 7. this month its late by 10 days. is pregnancy test required even tho period came in may?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Yes: Many women have some bleeding early in pregnancy that is mistaken as a period. Therefore it is always wise for sexually active women who have missed a period to check a pregnancy test.

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Sexual encounter 4/16, period came on may 7. this month its late by 10 days. is pregnancy test required even tho period came in may?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

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