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After i had protected sex and had a period but shorter (4 days) than usual (5-6days) i took hpt this morning said negative. can i trust this?

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Dr. Azen Jukic answered

Specializes in Pathology

Repeat: Repeat the test in 4 -5 days. I would trust it if repeatedly negative.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 5/27/2013

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