Patient Question
Hello Doctor,
I am late on my period, so I put a tampon in and forgot to take it out before taking a pregnancy test. Will that affect my results?
Answered by Dr. Mini Sood
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
No, leaving a tampon in should not affect the results of a pregnancy test. The test works by detecting the hormone hCG in your urine, which is not impacted by a tampon. However, it is important to make sure you follow the instructions on the test for accurate results.
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