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    May 26, 2009, 01:24 AM
    How soon can a doctor detect a pregnancy?
    Hi,
    Am wondering how soon after fertilisation of an egg can a doctor detect a preganancy when doing a test? A few hours days, weeks? Please help
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    May 26, 2009, 03:16 AM

    With a pregnancy test (urine or blood) it may be as soon as 7-10 days, but often it will take a bit longer. This is why they suggest waiting until you actually miss a period. With a pelvic exam they can often determine changes to the uterus and cervix after several weeks.
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