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I missed my pill 4 times, i had sex may 20th. i spotted but still haven't started, when should i take a pregnancy test?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

In about a week: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period.

Dr Richards agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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A member asked:

I missed my pill 4 times, i had sex may 20th. i spotted but still haven't started, when should i take a pregnancy test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Richards agreed

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