Question 1

Would it be too late to take a pregnancy test at 21 weeks? would it still be accurate? what is the hook effect on pregnancy tests?

Accepted Answer

If you are pregnant and 21 weeks, yes a pregnancy test would be positive. But at 21 weeks, you would probably be feeling movement. If you are that late and  pregnancy test is negative, you should see your GYN.

Question 2

Is it ever too late to take a pregnancy test? i had protected (pill & condom) sex in middle november. i have taken a couple of tests, all have been negative, but i read somewhere that the at-home pregnancy tests stop working after so many weeks?

Accepted Answer

Home pregnancy test are very reliable. The problem can be taking the test too early before there is a rise in  HCG (the hormone that increases with pregnancy) You were protected and have had multiple negative test. You are not pregnant

Question 3

Is it ever too late to take a pregnancy test?are they less accurate in the second trimester? can too much hcg regisister false negative?

Accepted Answer

If one is pregnant one should always test positive for pregnancy.  It is extremely unlikely to get a false negative.

Question 4

Do i wait till my period is late to take a pregnancy test? or can i take it tomorrow morning?  the incident happen last week

Accepted Answer

Ome 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 5

I recently had intercourse five days ago i'm currently three days late when should i take a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Anytime after you miss your period is a good time to do a pregnancy test.  A negative home pregnancy test may not be reliable prior to missing a period.

Question 6

Period is 4 days late, when should i take a pregnancy test ?

Accepted Answer

A urine pregnancy test, done correctly, gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have occurred), or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon, and thus lead to a repeat test. If a woman gets her normal regular period, then she is not pregnant, and a test is not needed.

Question 7

My period is late. when should i take a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

If your period is late then a home test will be accurate.

Question 8

My period is 7 days late when to take a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test can be done 4-5 days after a missed period. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions in the package carefully.

Question 9

My period is two days late when should i take a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

You can take it now. It is best to use the first morning void of urine.

Question 10

I took plan b 2x in a cycle, the 1st around 5 days into my cycle and the 2nd a week later. period is 3 days late. when can i take a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

You may do home pregnancy test in 3-4 days, use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully. Alternatively you may see your doctor now for a blood test.

When is it too late to take a pregnancy test

Would it be too late to take a pregnancy test at 21 weeks? would it still be accurate? what is the hook effect on pregnancy tests?

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Is it ever too late to take a pregnancy test? i had protected (pill & condom) sex in middle november. i have taken a couple of tests, all have been negative, but i read somewhere that the at-home pregnancy tests stop working after so many weeks?

Is it ever too late to take a pregnancy test?are they less accurate in the second trimester? can too much hcg regisister false negative?

Do i wait till my period is late to take a pregnancy test? or can i take it tomorrow morning? the incident happen last week

I recently had intercourse five days ago i'm currently three days late when should i take a pregnancy test?

Period is 4 days late, when should i take a pregnancy test ?

My period is late. when should i take a pregnancy test?

My period is 7 days late when to take a pregnancy test?

My period is two days late when should i take a pregnancy test?

I took plan b 2x in a cycle, the 1st around 5 days into my cycle and the 2nd a week later. period is 3 days late. when can i take a pregnancy test?

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