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We have been trying for a baby. i ovulated on the 6th. we have sex that night. when should i take a pregnancy test?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Pregnancy Testing: Pregnancy occurs from sperm deposited in the vagina before ovulation, not after. But, testing is best done the morning after the first missed day of a delayed period. Testing too soon will be invalid.

Dr Trpkovski agreed

Answered 6/9/2014

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