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It's been 1 week going on 2 since my miscarriage no period back yet had unsafe sex w/ my husband right after and couple more times. should i take hpt?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Way too: Early. You would not expect a period right after a miscarriage. You should wait a month to test . You really should give your body time to heal before getting pregnant again.

Answered 3/26/2014

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