Question 1

my period is late. i had sex march 19 n ovulation calculator said od was march 28 n i had unprotectd sex march 28. do i need to take a pregnancy test?

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Test now: Yes.  The morning after a period is missed is when a test would be valid.

Question 2

is it okay to take a pregnancy test anytime?

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Yes: But best to check soon after a missed period.

Question 3

tell me the earliest to take a pregnancy test?

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1 week late: Home pregnancy tests generally become positive when you're about 1 week late with respect to your period.  If it's negative, repeat in 1 week.

Question 4

what's the correct way to take a pregnancy test?

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Each brand of: Pregnancy test will have specific directions included for that specific product.

Question 5

what is the earliest to take a pregnancy test usually?

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See below: Home pregnancy tests can turn positive as soon as 72 hours prior to the onset of your next expected period.  If its negative, repeat it in 1 week.

Question 6

is 8dpo to early to take a pregnancy test?

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No.: This is just the right time, and it can be done later also.

Question 7

when is it too early to take a pregnancy test?

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Before your late: Don't waste money on a pregnancy test before your period is late.  But if you are even a day late and you normally have regular cycles, it is reasonable to take one.

Question 8

is two weeks too early to take a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Usually: For a home pregnancy test that detected HCG in the urine.  But if you have a blood test drawn, they are positive much earlier -- although usually only after several days.

Question 9

i'm 5 dpo is it to early to take a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Too early: Try to wait a few more days. Even the most sensitive tests are only accurate about 8 days after conception. Most tests are very accurate around the time of a missed period. So i usually recommend waiting until your period was supposed to come before testing.

Question 10

could you describe how to take a pregnancy test at home?

Accepted Answer

Read the instruction: Read the isntructions. Each brand has its own  instructions. If in doubt, ask a friend. If not sure , come to clinic.

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