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If im pregnant and i have sex bedore i test will that affect it ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, having sex: Prior to testing will not affect the HCG level.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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