Question 1

does having intercourse prior to taking a pregnancy test affect the results?

Accepted Answer

No: No, urine pregnancy tests rely on a chemical - HCG - which is present only with a developing baby.  Nothing in semen or sperm should affect the test.

Question 2

taking a pregnancy test 29 days after i had intercourse,and getting a negative result is an accurate result,even if the testwas a cheap walgreens one?

Accepted Answer

Yes, likely accurate: You can always repeat the test if you have doubts with a different brand.

Question 3

taking a pregnancy test 42 days after intercourse would it be accurate results?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you do the test correctly at 42 days after sex, the result will correctly tell you if you are pregnant or not. 
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 4

i took a pregnancy test 2 days ago and the result was positive. the next day i took another one and it was negative. the date of intercourse 1/04/2018?

Accepted Answer

Can retest in 1 week: She can repeat a urine pregnancy test in 1 week. If the reason she did a pregnancy test is because of a missed regular period, then she can also just wait for her next monthly period... and if that period doesn't come, she can do a home pregnancy test at that time. If her monthly period comes and looks normal, no test needed. If unusual spotting or other worries, her Ob-Gyn doctor can evaluate.

Question 5

will a first response pregnancy test give you an accurate result 37 days after intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Long enough for sure: If you are pregnant 37 days after intercourse, any reliable test (urine, blood) will show a positive result. Urine usually is reliable after 1 week and blood is usually reliable after 3 days. There are rare exceptions (usually seen on TV specials) but that may be due to incorrect testing methods. Good luck.

Question 6

can you let me know how many days after intercourse does a pregnancy test show an accurate result?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test : Home pregnancy tests are very accurate. They are the same tests used in a doctors office. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period.  If you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days. If you were pregnant the hormone level would rise enough for detection.

Question 7

will a pregnancy test give an accurate result 37 (5.3 weeks) days after intercourse?  i got a negative and just wanna know is that reliable?

Accepted Answer

Reliable: You have asked this question many many many times.  The answer does not change.  You are not pregnant.  The test is reliable.

Question 8

can we check for pregnancy test after 2weeks of intercourse..can we get accurate result after 2weeks..i am eager to check whether i am pregnant r not?

Accepted Answer

After missed period: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. A negative result on a test done too early is not reliable.

Question 9

urine pregnancy test - would it show a result if you're pregnant 29-32 hours after intercourse?

Accepted Answer

No: No, your pregnancy test would not show up this early. The pregnancy test only turns positive after a few weeks of being pregnant. If you're concerned about being pregnant and do not want to be pregnant i like you need to see a doctor to be prescribed plan b.

Question 10

does 3 week after intercourse can give reliable result? home pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

: The hormones of pregnancy can be detected as early as 3 weeks after exposure or when menses is delayed. Simple urine pregnancy tests are sometimes falsely negative early but will eventually be positive. The first morning urine is more concentrated &amp; likely to be positive if pregnancy is present.

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