A member asked:

My period is 8 days late. i'm not on birthday control . i'm ttc, if i were to be pregnant would my hormone leave be high enough for a home preg test?

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Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

Yes, do the test: Hi. Yes, you're over a week out from a missed period. That is long enough. If you're preggers (and there's a good chance you are), your test will be positive. Congratulations and good luck!

Dr Akinjagunla and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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Dr. Brandye Wilson-manigat answered

Yes: most home-pregnancy tests are sensitive enough to detect pregnancy a week after a missed period.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/11/2015

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A member asked:

My period is 8 days late. i'm not on birthday control . i'm ttc, if i were to be pregnant would my hormone leave be high enough for a home preg test?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

Dr Akinjagunla and another doctor agreed

Dr. Brandye Wilson-manigat answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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