should i take a pregnancy test just in case?
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She and Tomaka recommend testing no sooner than a day or two before your missed period – if not the day of – to allow your body enough time to accumulate HCG in the case that you are pregnant.
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You may be pregnant If there's a chance you may be pregnant and your cycles are typically regular, it may be time to take a pregnancy test. Try to do this about one week after your period was supposed to start.
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Can you take a pregnancy test while on your period? You can take a pregnancy test while bleeding or seemingly on your period, because any blood that mixes with your urine will not affect the results of the test. (However, keep in mind that typically a period is a reliable sign that you are not pregnant.)
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Some pregnancy tests advertise that you can take them earlier than that, but there can be a higher likelihood of a false negative (1). To avoid a false negative, it's best to wait a few days after your expected period. It's up to you if you want to take it sooner.
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For the most accurate results, take a pregnancy test at least a day after you'd normally get your period. If your cycle is unpredictable and your test was negative, you might actually be pregnant but took the test too early.
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Yes, it's important not to drink too much of any liquid including water or alcohol before you take a pregnancy test. It's better to wait until you naturally need to pass urine. This way, you'll avoid diluting your level of pregnancy hormone and getting a false 'Not Pregnant' result.
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Pregnancy tests are most reliable from the first day of your missed period, although some tests can be used as early as 4 or 5 days before your period is due.
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Remember though, taking a pregnancy test at night could lead to inaccurate results. If you take a pregnancy test at night and get a positive result, then you are most likely pregnant. However, if the result is negative, it's possible you might not be pregnant.
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You can take a pregnancy test while bleeding or seemingly on your period, because any blood that mixes with your urine will not affect the results of the test.
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If you do not know when your period is due, it is recommended that you take the test 21 days after having unprotected sex. You can do a pregnancy test on a sample of urine collected at any time during the day.
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Taking a Pregnancy Test at Night If you really can't wait until morning, go ahead and take one. The only issue is it might be inaccurate. If the test comes back positive at night, then you are most likely pregnant, as it is pretty rare to get a false-positive result (but not impossible).
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Use the first urine of the day if you're testing early. However, you can test any time of day if you've already missed your period as the pregnancy hormone level will be high enough to give a positive result at any time of the day if you are pregnant.
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You can take a pregnancy test about two weeks after your estimated ovulation day, but the earlier you take a test the less accurate it may be and some brands are more sensitive than others (1). You should probably take a pregnancy test or contact your healthcare provider if your period is nine or more days late.
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If you used a condom correctly, the whole time you were having sex, and without any problems, it's really unlikely that you're pregnant. Even though it's not very likely that you're pregnant since you used a condom, it never hurts to take a pregnancy test.
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How soon can I take a pregnancy test? Ideally, wait until the first day of your missed period. That's when pregnancy tests are most reliable, although some tests may be used as early as 4 to 5 days before your menstrual cycle begins(1).
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Taking the test too soon Your levels of hCG will increase quickly once a fertilized egg is in place. If you take your test too soon, the hormone levels may not be high enough yet for a test to detect. It's recommended you wait until you've missed your period to take the test.
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If you get a negative test result and you think you are still pregnant – take another test on the day you expect your period. If your period is overdue, test again three days later. If you are still unsure, see your doctor.