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I had unprotected sex 2 days ago and i missed my period today. how early can i take a pregnancy test?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Testing 4 pregnancy: Testing is best done after one misses a period, at least fourteen days after the sexual encounter. Your sex two days ago would not cause the delay in this months period. That would be both physically and chemically impossible.

Answered 3/17/2014

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