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I had unprotected sex 5 days ago . i am 1 day past my expected period. is it too soon to take a pregnancy test? i took one and it said negative

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Wait & repeat: You need to wait until at least 3 days past your expected period and repeat the PG test for accuracy.

Dr Kwok and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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