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How long after a missed period should a preg test be taken? and can having sex during that time affect the result?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Home test: A home pregnancy test is reliable 1-2 days before the expected period; there is no need to wait longer. If your periods are not regular you might do better waiting until couple of days after the missed period. Good wishes

Answered 5/23/2015

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