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A 33-year-old female asked:

On birth control my last period was oct 6 spotted a little and now i feel pregnant but i got two negative pregnancy tests?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Try again: Try repeating the pregnancy test in one week. They usually become positive about a week after the expected period.
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