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Earliest pregnancy test
Posted: 02-19-08 05:52am

i recently lost my virginity, my concern is if m pregnant or nt.the thought actually scares me. i know for a fact that i have to wait 2 weeks b4 i can take a pregnency test, but i am also aware of some of the signs but m confused big time.i fainted the other day...n this scares me....i need to know if m pregnant or not bcoz i cant wait 2 weeks.


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Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Answer A3735
Posted: 02-25-08 10:58am

The earliest you can perform a pregnancy test is five (5) days before the next expected menstrual period is due to arrive. The pregnancy test has should be performed in a laboratory via blood test because a home pregnancy test based on urine is valid only after the expected period is missed.




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