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If you have a miscarriage from an ectopic pregnancy can you get a false positive pregnant test and a missed period for your next period

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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Could be: With either an ectopic or a miscarriage (not the same thing) you could - and would - have a + test and a missed period.

Answered 4/11/2015

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A member asked:

If you have a miscarriage from an ectopic pregnancy can you get a false positive pregnant test and a missed period for your next period

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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