HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How long after unprotected sex should you wait to take a hpt?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Missed period: 3-5 days after your missed period.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/14/2019

5.6k views

Thank

After missed period: 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

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/15/2019

124 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My LMP was Sep.16,2014. Had unprotected sex on Sep.19-21,2014. I normally have 28 regular cycle. When to take hpt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

24-28 day cycle MLP 12/18/15 I had unprotected sex w/husband 12/31/15, 1/1/16, 1/3/16 took a HPT 1/8/16 it was neg. Did I take it too early? Retest?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Should i take a hpt if me & husband have had unprotected sex after my miscarriage on march 8th they did a test march 12 it was -?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I miscarried i believe on 03/08 took a hpt 03/13 was - period not back me&husband had unprotected sex today so should I take a hpt if yes then when?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

MLP 2/12/16 25-27 day cycle Unprotected sex 2/20/16 & 2/23/16 Extremely sore breast 2/23/16- 3/3/16 Spotting 2/24/16 - 3/2/16 Should I take a HPT?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

1st day MLP 12/18/15 Unprotected sex 12/31/15 & 1/1/16 Took HPT 1/8/16 & 1/14/16 both negative Is this accurate? Should I wait to take another HPT?
My period was on the 9th, ended on the 13th. I had unprotected sex on the 20th, and my fiance ejaculated in me. How soon should I wait to take a hpt?
I feel extra PMS symptoms + watery discharge + increase appetiteHad unprotected sex 5 days now before periodShall i take HPT or wait Am very anxio?
Me & my husband have unprotected sex & I have irregular periods. When I have my period every month varies. How Lang should I wait to take a hpt?
It's been 30 days since the unprotected sex. If i take hpt now,is the result very accurate?

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
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.