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This Is A Follow Up Question To The One Answered By Dr. Shan. I Just Took Another Test But It's The 5 Day Early Detection. It Also Came Up Negative. And I'm 6 Days Late Now, So I Can't Be Pregnant Right? If I Understood Dr. Shan's Answer Correctly? He Said A Test Never Comes Up Negative 5 Days Late, It Would Be Positive.

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Hello, Shannon,

I looked to see the question Dr. Shan answered, but I didn't find it. But if that's what he said, I don't agree with him. There are things that can cause a woman to miss a period, including stress. In a case like that, the test would come up negative. Also, if you have been working out excessively, your periods could stop. Obviously, the first time you didn't have a period for that reason, a test 5 days after a missed period would be negative. If he meant to say that IF you are pregnant, the test would come up positive after 5 days late, that is probably true, although if the pregnancy is weak and a miscarriage is imminent, it wouldn't necessarily. To make absolutely sure, test in another week. Let me know what you find out.

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I can help women with the consideration of their decision, and with resources, and I can share my own experiences as the mother of seven and grandmother of eleven. My approach is to show love and concern, and help women work through the issues, emotional, spiritual, practical. I also help women deal with boyfriend and family issues. I am not a doctor, but I have done extensive medical research, so I may be able to help with information. I am female. When you write, if you are or were pregnant, please tell me how far along you were or are, and if you have had an abortion, please tell me what kind. Thank you.

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I have been working with women who are considering abortion for several years. I also work with women who have had abortions. Our family has also experienced adoption, so I can talk about that as well.

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I am mostly self-taught. I also studied midwifery for awhile. I have spent years doing research on this topic. In fact, I have been doing research and working in this area since the early 1970's. I have been helping women online for a few years, under the guidance of a woman who was formally training in counseling.

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