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How soon can i take a pregnancy test if i had unprotected sex on the 16th / 17th?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you have: regular periods and don't get it on time - would take a pregnancy test. Although an early response type test can be taken earlier - 14 days after sexual intercourse is often an appropriate period of time.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/1/2015

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