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A 19-year-old female asked:
Last period was aug 25th! been 4 weeks and 2 days since last sex encounter. did a blood hcg test yesterday and came back negative. the level was <1 so it was below 5. is it accurate enough to rule out pregnancy?
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
A home pregnancy test is accurate if the reading is "below 5". The extended time before your period may be due to delayed ovulation, which post-pones the onset of the next menstrual event. This can happen with increase stress (emotional, school, work, etc.). See your GYN physician if this continues, for additional testing (ultrasound).
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Answered Oct 19, 2022
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