Question 1

when is the earliest to take a hpt? can i take one before i'm suppose to miss my period?

Accepted Answer

You may: Hpt can turn positive just before a missed period, but a negative result at that time will not rule out pregnancy. You should wait 4-5 after a missed period to do the test. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions carefully. A blood test does turn positive sooner.

Question 2

can i take an hpt again same day?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If hpt means home pregnancy test, of course you can do multiple tests per day. But it would be more cost effective to wait a few days or more between tests.

Question 3

what is the latest you can take a hpt?

Accepted Answer

You mean earliest?: You may take hpt as many days after a 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. If the result is negative re do the test in 4-5 days, unless you get a period before then. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully. 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.

Question 4

how early in the morning could i take a hpt?

Accepted Answer

Not how early: When you wake first urine sample. Urine  has been in bladder most of the night. Bladder has ability to extract water raising concentration of solute including hcg. The test is sensitive to this protein. The higher the concentration the more likely for a positive in early pregnancy.

Question 5

can i take my hpt in the afternoon? would be about 8 weeks

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take it any time of the day and if you are 8 weeks pregnant it should be positive. Morning urine is usually better as it is more concentrated and is better for early diagnosis.

Question 6

when is the soonest i could take a hpt and have accurate results ?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days: 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

i'm 5 days overdue and i'm always on time.  i took a hpt  on the day 3 it was negative.  should i take another, if so when?

Accepted Answer

No: Cycles may vary from month to month due to many causes: hormonal fluctuations, stress, tension, anxiety, metabolic issues, infection etc. I advise waiting 2 weeks and start keeping a menstrual diary. As regards pregnancy- pills and condoms- safe and sound.

Question 8

leukorrhea a sign to take an hpt?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy is not the: Only reason to have ^ in leukorrhea. Suggest taking a home pregnancy test if you miss your period.

Question 9

can i take a hpt 15 days after sex?

Accepted Answer

After missed period: You may take the test any time you wish, but it to be better to wait 4-5 days after a missed period. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.

Question 10

can i take hpt will experiencing some bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding per : Vaginum? Are you having urinary bleeding or vaginal bleeding? Urinary bleeding can interfere with hpt. If it is vaginal bleeding, you do not need to do hpt. If you are concerned about being pregnant, it may be better to see  your doctor for a blood test which is more accurate and not affected by the urinary bleeding.

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