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I had sex on march 18th & usually get my period every 28th & i ended getting it late. do i wait till this 28th coming up to take a test?

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Dr. Kirstie Cunningham answered

Take now: From your question, it appears you have missed your period which should have come around March 28. If this is correct, you may take the pregnancy test now.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 10/3/2017

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A member asked:

I had sex on march 18th & usually get my period every 28th & i ended getting it late. do i wait till this 28th coming up to take a test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kirstie Cunningham answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

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