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My period is a week late and i've had 2 neg pregnancy tests one just done yesterday. i've been experiencing dull pains in stomach. could i be pregnant?

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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 11/14/2016

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Pregnancy Tests: In general, if you had conceived it would have been about 3 wks ago, and most home pregnancy tests would be positive by now. Try it again in one week and see. If still negative, it could mean no pregnancy, or a lost fetus. We need to get to the bottom of the cause of the stomach pains - they may have nothing to do with a pregnancy, but if they persist, I would check with your provider.

Answered 11/15/2016

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