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I'm a week late and have been trying to conceive for two months. since getting off birth control (2 months ago), my average cycle is about 31 days and i am now on day 37. i took a hpt on day 32 and on day 36 and both were negative. is there any possibilit

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Dr. Natalie Geary
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Pregnancy: It is always very stressful trying to conceive and never knowing. Best if you go get a blood test from your GYN- they will need one to monitor your pregnancy if in fact it is there. They can also do a urine test that is often more reliable than the ones you buy at a pharmacy. Good luck to you- it will happen
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