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December 20th, 2010

I had unprotected sex a few times within the last couple weeks. No birth control or condoms, etc.
I was supposed to get my period almost a week ago. I am NEVER late. I was worried and took a pregnancy test a couple days ago. It came back negative, but I'm not convinced. Was it just too early to take the test? Should I take another one and when?

I added this question the other day. Today, which is 11 days since the time I had sex (well, what I believe was the time I would have gotten pregnant). I took another pregnancy test which came back negative. Is it 100% sure now that I am not pregnant? Or should I wait and take another, or go see a doctor?

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I would think that it would take 4-6 weeks to get an accurate reading on a pregnancy test. Before then, there is rarely enough hcg (pregnancy hormone) in the urine to indicate pregnancy. I suggest you wait a week or two and test again.

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