how long should i wait before i take a pregnancy test after my missed period?

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How long should you wait to take a pregnancy test after you miss your period?

Answer 1

5 days.: At five days after missed period the test should be very reliable.

Answer 2

Don't have to: Home pregnancy test will usually show (+) 10 days after conception. Ovulation usually mid-cycle, so at most, might want to wait a week, but might show (+) already, depending on when you ovulated and had intercourse.

Answer 3

Immediately: If you have regular monthly cycles, a pregnancy test will be positive by the time your period is due. A pregnancy test is positive as early as ten days after conception - and conception occurs within 24 hours of ovulation. Since you ovulate about 14 days before your period, a pregnancy test could be positive about 4 days before your period is due.

Answer 4

HPT: You can do it the same day you miss your period. Some women wait a weak. There are early response type tests that can be used prior to missing a period.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

Anytime: However, if you want it to be accurate the test must find chemicals in your pee created by the pregnancy. These are detectable in increasing amounts around 2 weeks after exposure or about the time a menses is expected. OTC urine pregnancy tests are more likely to be falsely negative taken early. If positive the test is likely accurate.

Answer 7

Urine pregnancy test: A urine pregnancy test may become positive either a few days prior to your expected cycle or even a few days after depending on the sensitivity of the specific test. If you are concerned, i recommend you contact your physician and order a blood test.

Answer 8

Agree with Dr. M: If you had sex since your last period and miss your period by 4-5 days, do a home pregnancy test. A negative result from a test done too soon does not rule out pregnancy. Use first morning urine and follow the 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. Get HPV vaccine

Answer 9

No set time: Usually, the test will turn positive 7-10 day after conception. Be sure to test your first urine of the day. It is more concentrated and contain more of the HCG hormone.

Answer 10

See below: Conception occurs within day or so of the sex. It takes about 3 weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG for 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 repeat the test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully.

Answer 11

About 2 days: Sensitive tests are reliable about 11 days after conception, so up to 2 days (maybe 3) before an expected period. Before tehat, they are inconsistent and not helpful.

Answer 12

See below: Conception occurs within day or so of the sex. It takes about 3 weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG for 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 repeat the test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully.

Answer 13

Probably: Home pregnancy tests are very sensitive and can turn positive before missed period... Reccomend follow-up with md for verification...

Answer 14

Usually: When these give false results early on it is usually a false negative. A positive means it detects hormones made specifically by the conceptus/cell mass of a starting baby. It doesn't guarantee that it will stay positive, since some conceptions shed (miscarry) for whatever reason. Test again in a few & plan on seeing your doc later to confirm/begin prenatal care.

Answer 15

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.

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