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A member asked:

I took an hpt test four weeks after an unprotected encounter. i had a period two weeks ago and it was basically normal. can i trust the neg results?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Sounds like you are ok, but use protection the next tim.

Answered 6/22/2013

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Yes: You can trust the hpt. However, you may wish to consider getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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