U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 18-year-old female asked:

My period only comes every other month should i wait til next month to see if i miss my period or take a pregnancy test now that it's been 3 wks?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwok
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Either way: Waiting 2 months is fine to do. If wanting to know a few weeks sooner, a woman would have to know when she ovulates... and if she did have sex around ovulation time, she can check a home pregnancy test 3 weeks after that time.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 21-year-old female asked:
Do u have to wait until u miss a period to get a + pregnancy test. I did 1 @ the hospital a couple days after my period ended it was negative?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 25-year-old female asked:
I feel pregnant. Have all the symptoms but i am still waiting to get or miss my period. I did take a home pregnancy test but this waa negative. Should i wait and take another one? Or is negative definitely negative?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
A 29-year-old female asked:
How soon should I take another home pregnancy test after I miss my period. Right now I'm 11 days late. I'm experiencing Pregnancy like symptoms?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A member asked:
My period due is 2nd of oct i think im preagnent...Do I have to wait till i miss my period or i can take preagancy test rightnow?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 26-year-old male asked:
How soon can you take a pregancy test, if you had sex a week before your period is due do you have to wait another week or just after missed periodk?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Jul 19, 2022

Found in:

Female health›Pregnancy test

People also asked

I'm on the pill and taking garlic. My flow is light this month. Should I take a pregnancy test or should I wait until I miss a period?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Doctor i miss my preoid 3 months now i take two pregnancy test n it shows i was not pregnant but still no period can I be pregnant n don't now know it?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Good night i miss my period are i must say am having a on,on off period for monday until now i take two pregnancy text and it say negative my period?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
How much days should you wait to take a pregnancy test after u miss ur period?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
I don't want to wait till i miss my period to take a pregnancy test. He cam in me about 2 weeks ago. When can I take it?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.