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B-hcg blood test
My period is 5 days away. Can I do a B hcg test right now before my period to detect pregnancy? If its ectopic, will the low levels come up on the test?
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Atleast wait till expected period
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You should wait for the date of your periods. If you get a negative result you will have to repeat the test.
If you get a positive result with a low level no one is going to operate upon you for an ectopic pregnancy today.
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Connect please
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
No u cannot
Pregnancy test can be done 24 hours after a skipped period if u hv a regular 30 day cycle
Pregnancy test can be done only 24 hours after a skipped period
Some percentage of ectopic pregnancy may hv negative bhcg value
Go fr a transvaginal scan to rule out an ectopic pregnancy 1 week after a skipped period
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Dr. Tejashree M
Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Wait for period date
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
29 yrs exp
Bhopal
Wait for your period date.
Do the test after you miss your period date. .
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