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Q: What to do if you think doctors are giving inaccurate info?

asked by: rockon0159 on July 15th, 2009

Experienced User

http://ehealthforum.com/health/sensitivity -of-home-pregnancy-tests-t191420-a1.html

This post by a doctor on eHealth Forum contained very inaccurate information. Hormones in birth control pills WILL NOT, DO NOT AND CANNOT effect the results of a home pregnancy test...

Any reactions? I was simply appalled that a person so many people trust with their medical problems could support such a falst statement.

I replied to this doctor's post on that link, read it if you would like to understand why he is wrong. I doubt, however, that he will read it.

Replies(5)

Maddie34

replied on July 15th, 2009

Moderator

Hm...

How about I ask the admin if the doctor can explain his post. As far as I know, you're right concerning the hormones affecting pregnancy tests. But he was right as to when a test is accurate, 14-21 days is pretty typical for most women.

Let's see what they say before we get too worked up. Smile

admin

replied on July 16th, 2009

Advanced Support Team

Thanks for your report!

We will definitely look into the matter.

Thanks again,
Admin

rockon0159

replied on July 16th, 2009

Experienced User

Sorry my message sounded a bit infuriated... I did not expect a reaction from the admin!

admin

replied on July 17th, 2009

Advanced Support Team

No worries - we want to provide you with the best possible information. I'll let you know when the issue has been resolved.

Lee @ Admin

admin

replied on July 20th, 2009

Advanced Support Team

The doctor has responded with a clarification on the issue, and with in-depth research and reasoning as to his opinion. As always, you reserve the right to have your own opinion, but we will support the opinion of our medical experts who based their responses on evidence based medicine.

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