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A member asked:

Had unprotected sex two weeks ago and took a test four days earlier than instructed, with an irregular period. could it have been a false negative?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Yes, possible: See your gyn for a blood preg test as that will measure down to 5 miu.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 6/29/2018

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My periods are always on time like clock work. This month i am 7 days late & cramping for 10, unprotected sex was on 7/23 . I took a test today and it was negative. Did i test to early or could it be something else ?

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I took an hpt test four weeks after an unprotected encounter. I had a period two weeks ago and it was basically normal. Can i trust the neg results?

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Will a early response test say neg if its been a week since I missed my period b/c I took one and it said neg an I had unprotected sex on 11.28?

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Had unprotected sex a few days back. I've got iirregular periods. I'm a bit worried. How early can I take a test to know if everything's alright.

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