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A member asked:

Can i trust a negative hpt test five weeks after unprotected sex?

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Dr. Edward Sung answered

Yes: But! nothing is perfect. If no period, better repeat one more just in case.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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