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Do u have to wait until u miss a period to get a + pregnancy test. i did 1 @ the hospital a couple days after my period ended it was negative?

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Dr. Henry Dorn answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : Some of the new tests will show a positive up to a week before you are due for your period. If you had a period and a negative pregnancy test, you are very unlikely to be pregnant.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2013

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A member asked:

Do u have to wait until u miss a period to get a + pregnancy test. i did 1 @ the hospital a couple days after my period ended it was negative?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Henry Dorn answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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