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Is a negative pregnancy test thats done 44 days after last sex reliable?

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A "home" pregnancy test is reliable if it occurs 15-18 days after ovulation. If no "unprotected sex" has occurred in the 44 days prior to the test, pregnancy is unlikely.

Answered 7/12/2023

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