A 43-year-old member asked:
how long should i wait to take a pregnancy test after intercourse?
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Dr. Steven Weissberg answered
54 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
1 week: Blood tests can be accurate after one week-urine tests can take a little longer.
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
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10-14+ days: If ovulating during/near intercourse, should wait 10-14 days for reliable test. If not certain / before ovulation, may be a few days / week longer.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
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2 days b4 period: Two days before your expected period is the time to test for pregnancy.
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