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I am 6 days late for my period and suspect i may be pregnant. i have slight pelvic cramps, breast tenderness. i am thinking to wait for it to become a missed period before testing. am i right to wait a little bit longer before doing a home test?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Accurate now: If you test a first morning urine (most concentrated) it is usually accurate by the time a regular menses is missed. You can wait longer if you wish.

Answered 8/6/2020

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A member asked:

I am 6 days late for my period and suspect i may be pregnant. i have slight pelvic cramps, breast tenderness. i am thinking to wait for it to become a missed period before testing. am i right to wait a little bit longer before doing a home test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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