A member asked:

I think i may be pregnant but am not sure and can't wait till i miss my menses before i check. when can i do a test at home before my menstrual time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

About 3-4 days befor: If neg then wait 2 more days.

Answered 4/20/2013

5.2k views

More of what we treat

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 Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I think i may be pregnant but am not sure and can't wait till i miss my menses before i check. when can i do a test at home before my menstrual time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

7 weeks since my last menstrual cycle will a home pregnancy test be accurate if taken ?

A member asked:

I haven't had a period since September 24 , I have irregular periods sometimes I know it's easy to take a test but I've never shown A positive on my pregnancy test and always end up miss carrying the difference between this long period of time between per

A member asked:

Can celexa (citalopram) effect the menstrual cycle? I am 6 days late and home pregnancy test was negative!

A member asked:

Menstrual cycle is 5 days late, had unprotected sex 3 times on last fertile day, 2 negative pregnancy tests. Could i be pregnant?

A member asked:

Delay menses for 3 days. Slight spotting and feel slight menstrual cramps. Did 3 pregnancy test, all negative! what can be the reason?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Menstrual disorder 2 months yet didn't got my menses n checked pregnancy test also n it's negative?

Never miss periods, when s the perfect time I have pregnant test ?

I was put on a 14 day course of doxcycline 100mg two times a day. Can it disrupt the menstrual cycle? I am 3 days late pregnancy test are negative.

My last menstrual cycle was May 31st. Ive taken 3 home pregnancy test all negative. Is there still a chance that I could be pregnant?

I haven't gotten my menstrual cycle for 79 days. I'm always feeling sick i've taken so many home pregnancy test and they all come by negative.?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?