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When is the best time for me to take a pregnancy test... i had sex the 5 i ovulated on the 6 when should i take the pregnancy test(its says you can take it 5days early) should i get a positive by tom.

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Possible: Dont hang your hat on knowing 5 days early. But todays tests are very accurate. I still recommend testing after you miss your cycle unless it is definitely positive prior.

Answered 4/17/2013

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Urine test?: You can test yourself repeatedly for 2+ weeks. It may be negative early on.

Answered 4/19/2013

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