A member asked:

My period is late. last intercourse 5 weeks ago was protected, i had a heavy period the week after and three negative tests today. very confused!

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Tests are accurate: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, or medications. A correctly done urine test gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened) or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon.

Answered 7/29/2016

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