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Why Not Take A Pregnancy Test Early

Figuring out the right time to take a pregnancy test can be very stressful. You want to make sure you get it right. After all, the anticipation can be too much to bear! It can be very confusing, as you are trying to determine precisely when pregnancy can be confirmed. So how do you decide the right time to take a pregnancy test? In this article, we will go over the principles behind pregnancy testing and the ideal time to test for pregnancy hormone Beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

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'Dianette gave me a stroke': Fit and healthy woman who suffered devastating stroke at just 29 blames her contraceptive pill

Angela Macleod, now 40, enjoyed skiing and competitive swimming

  • Was prescribed Dianette after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and suffered a major stroke just months later
  • Doctors were unable to confirm the cause but said they suspected the contraceptive pill played a role in her having a stroke
  • Earlier this year the European Medicines Agency announced it was investigating the drug as it had been linked to four deaths


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