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[quote=Anonymous]As a former patient who did too many cycles, I can say it sucks waiting that long, but they do it for a reason. And, sometimes knowing the information later results in less agony in the long run. Hard to see it in your shoes now, but I definitely see it on the other side. I am not sure of the reasons SG does it, but based on my personal experience I can guess some:
 
 - Many chemical pregnancies resolve before 18dpo, so they save some patients even more agony of a positive that lasts for 3-4 days. I know, as I have had it happen. I have had 2 chemicals on natural cycles that resolved almost as fast as they showed up.
 - By 18dpo, the beta level for a viable pregnancy is more predictable. Very low or very high betas can be an indicator of an issue. I was advised that my beta of 118 at 15dp3dt was a  reason to be "cautiously optimistic" given the level. That pregnancy turned out ectopic.
 - Waiting until 18dpo ensures that an embryo has the fullest chance to implant and show up in bloodwork. An earlier test could be negative and you could, in fact, be pregnant.

They will say no if you ask, but it never hurts to try.[/quote]

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