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Taking a pregnancy test can be more complicated than you'd expect. Home pregnancy tests are about 99 percent accurate when done correctly – but this can be tricky. Many women wonder when to take a pregnancy test, and how soon a pregnancy test will read positive. What does it mean if you see just a faint line on a pregnancy test? Or have a negative pregnancy test but feel pregnant? We have answers to all these pressing questions – and tips for making sure you get an accurate result.

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