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Can an oncoming period, make a uti test positive? having urine leakage, uti came back positive. but due for period soon, and having cramping too.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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A pending period: should not cause a urine test to have results indicative of infection.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Can an oncoming period, make a uti test positive? having urine leakage, uti came back positive. but due for period soon, and having cramping too.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Modi and 2 doctors agreed

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