Atlanta, GA
A 21-year-old female asked:
Should home pregnancy tests be able to detect pregnancy hormone 46 days after sex and 22 days after missed period?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Elizabeth Wallenanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Yes: Yes. If it's negative this long after your last sexual intercourse then you are not pregnant.
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3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Is pregnancy hormone levels high enough for a home pregnancy test to detect if your period is 3 weeks late?
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Pregnancy Testing: Yes. Of course. Fourteen days after conception is the gold standard.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Mild cramps no period. Didnt have penetrative sex. Was on Dr. steroid. Negative pregnancy test 3 days late. Is it ok to assume not pregnant? Why miss?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Last period was in March. has sex in April unprotected. miss period in April. having pregnancy symptoms 3 negative tests. am I pregnant ?
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Irregular periods: Irregular periods can occur and can be normal. Best to monitor your cycle over the next 2-3 months.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
I took 2 pregnancy test (home, hospital) both negative. I haven't had my period but never had irregular cycle or miss a period. body feel pregnant?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Tests beats"feeling": Negative pregnancy tests trumps a pregnancy "feeling". Your period is simply delayed.
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Last updated Jul 18, 2014
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