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How soon after sex can i get a positive pregnancy test my cycles are irregular and am currently having a light bleed (unlike period) last sex 2wks ago?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

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10 days: you can get a positive on average about 10 days prior to a missed period (or scheduled period) - and hence since 2 weeks since you last had sex - do a pregnancy test - and use a high quality test - if negative - you are not pregnant.

Answered 6/13/2018

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A member asked:

How soon after sex can i get a positive pregnancy test my cycles are irregular and am currently having a light bleed (unlike period) last sex 2wks ago?

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