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How Long After Having Late Periods Can I Take A Pregnancy Test?
Hi I am 29 years old and have start taking folic acid pill for trying to get pregnant for the past one month..now my period is delayed for 6 days and normally I have a regular period cycle..does taking folic acid affect my period lateness? I have done a home pregnancy test but it was negative..please advise.
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Hi,
I understand your concern.
- Folic acid does not cause delayed periods.
- Pregnancy test done at home ( urine) can be done after 8-10 days delay in periods. Please repeat the test after 4 days.
( Blood pregnancy test ( Lab test)can be done around expected date of periods.)
Thanks.
I understand your concern.
- Folic acid does not cause delayed periods.
- Pregnancy test done at home ( urine) can be done after 8-10 days delay in periods. Please repeat the test after 4 days.
( Blood pregnancy test ( Lab test)can be done around expected date of periods.)
Thanks.
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