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Last had sex day before miscarriage now three weeks later pregnancy symptoms returning positive test how is that possible?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Cycle reset...: ...and you ovulated--in proximity to an unprotected sexual encounter. Only condoms or BCPs reliably reduce risk. Good luck!

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Answered 7/12/2014

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A member asked:

Last had sex day before miscarriage now three weeks later pregnancy symptoms returning positive test how is that possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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