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Should I Take A Pregnancy Test Inspite Of Having Spotting?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Question: Hi i am due my period today but no signs i had intercourse last night to try see if any blood was a little but more like spotting.... Shall i take a pregancy test
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
wait for a week

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I can understand your concerns.

I will advise you to wait for one more week before you take the test.

This is because periods usually come by a week if they are delayed.

Also the pregnancy Test is more accurate after one week

Regards

Dr Som MD
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Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (58 minutes later)
What will happen if i did one today
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing will happen.

Detailed Answer:
Nothing will happen.

It can be positive even now but its just more accurate after a week.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (7 minutes later)
Ok i will wait then
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
that will be better
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Should I Take A Pregnancy Test Inspite Of Having Spotting?

Brief Answer: wait for a week Detailed Answer: Hi I can understand your concerns. I will advise you to wait for one more week before you take the test. This is because periods usually come by a week if they are delayed. Also the pregnancy Test is more accurate after one week Regards Dr Som MD