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A member asked:

Help! could sperm change the pregnancy tests results if you take the test right after having sex?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, the presence of: Sperm will not effect the results of a pregnancy test.

Answered 11/20/2013

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I have Irregular period, last on 14th August,had unprotected sex on 7th september but no sperm out. Any chances of pregnancy? When should I test?

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Last period on 14th August,had unprotected sex on 7th september but no sperm out. Any chances of pregnancy? negative test on 21 Sep.

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A member asked:

Sir I had protected intercourse on my unsafe days but I don't know whether precum or sperm touched vagina or not after 2 weeks of sex I did a pregnancy test which is negetive but periods been 2 days late. Any chance to get pregnant? Im very worried?

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A member asked:

I've been stressed for months know. I read ab cryptic pregnancy.I've had 6neg urine tests and normal bleeding 3 times.Also didnt had sex but sperm from mouth on vulva.Been bloated a lot but i think its always been like that as soon as i eat something?

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A member asked:

Can you have normal like period for 2 months and it being decidual bleeding,i've had 3 negative urine at home pregnancy tests,is hook effect possible with high hcg?Also i havent had sex but heard that little bit of sperm on vulva can cause pregnancy?

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