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If my period was a week late and it was like a normal one, should i take a pregnancy test to be sure?

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

How you feel: If it will make you feel more secure and give you piece of mind then i would say yes, it never hurts to take it and be positive about the answer.

Answered 8/15/2013

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A member asked:

If my period was a week late and it was like a normal one, should i take a pregnancy test to be sure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

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