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When Take Pregnancy Test – Top Pregnancy Questions |
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When Take Pregnancy Test |
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Maybe Baby? When to Take a Home Pregnancy Test |
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You’re experiencing some of the symptoms of pregnancy. Maybe the smell of fish makes you run for the bathroom. Or perhaps your breasts are swollen and tender. In those agonizing days before your menstrual period is missing, you may be wondering when to take a pregnancy test and expect accurate results. |
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There is no simple answer, unfortunately. Every woman is different and varying ovulation cycles can mean the test results will be different for every woman. Some women can get an accurate result from a home pregnancy test just days before their menstrual periods are due, while others may have to wait until a week after their missed periods to find out. |
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Just as every woman is different, no two home pregnancy tests are created equally either. Some tests claim to provide 99% accuracy up to five days before a missed period. Generally, however, pregnancy can be detected from a home pregnancy test a week after the missed period. |
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Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (or hCG) in the potentially pregnant woman’s urine. Some tests can detect hCG, which is a hormone secreted by the embryo a short time after conception, three to five days after the missed period. Even so, depending upon the date of conception, the level of hCG may not be strong enough for detection until a few days or a week later. |
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Once your period is overdue, it’s time to pick out the right pregnancy test. Some women may want to buy a few different varieties of pregnancy test, just to be safe. Some are more sensitive to hCG than others. The more time that passes between the missed period and the day you take a pregnancy test, the more accurate the results will be because the hCG levels double at least every 72 hours. |
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When you’ve picked out a test, it’s very important to read the instructions, even if you’ve taken dozens of pregnancy tests before. Every test has its own set of instructions, so it’s important to make sure the test directions are followed carefully. Most tests can either be used in the urine flow or in a cup of urine. |
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The test directions will generally advise you to take the test in the morning, with the first urine of the day. The concentration of hCG tends to be higher with the first urine. |
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Many tests take three to five minutes to register their results. The tests should be placed flat and left undisturbed to avoid affecting the results. |
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Should the test come back positive, it’s time to set up an appointment with the doctor. It is possible to get a positive reading and not be pregnant. Pregnancy tests can be impacted by a variety of medications, so seeing the doctor will solidify the results. Most obstetricians will not see pregnant patients until they’re at least six weeks along, counting back from the last menstrual period. This means it could be two weeks before a doctor can give you a blood test to confirm the pregnancy. |
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If the home pregnancy test comes back negative, this does not necessarily mean you’re not pregnant. You could have tested too early. Sometimes it takes longer for the embryo to attach to the uterine wall, so give it a few days or a week and try another test. It may help to test again with a different brand of pregnancy test. |
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Whether you’re trying to get pregnant and are eager to find out as quickly as possible, or if you’re worried that you’ll be surprised by the pitter-patter of little feet, home pregnancy tests are fairly accurate, but it’s all in the timing. |
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Thank you to Sheri Kasprzak for this “When Take Pregnancy Test” article. |
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