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The ideal time to take a pregnancy test is after you have missed your period, as this will give the most accurate results. Most pregnancy tests are designed to detect the hormone hCG in your urine, which is produced after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterus. Taking a test too early may result in a false negative, so waiting until after your missed period is recommended for the most reliable results.

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Ideally you should wait until the day your period is due, or after it is late for the best results, taking a test too early can cause a false negative because you didn't have enough HCG (Pregnancy) hormone in your urine to turn the test positive. Good Luck

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