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Should home pregnancy tests be able to detect pregnancy hormone 46 days after sex and 22 days after missed period?

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Yes: Yes. If it's negative this long after your last sexual intercourse then you are not pregnant.

Answered 7/18/2014

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A member asked:

Should home pregnancy tests be able to detect pregnancy hormone 46 days after sex and 22 days after missed period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

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