Patient's question:
A 28-year-old woman, I have been married to my husband for six months, and we have been trying to conceive. These past few days, my period should have come, but it hasn't. I am questioning whether I might be pregnant. How long after conception can a pregnancy test detect it?Doctor's answer:
Generally, 14 days after cohabitation, you can determine how you got pregnant if you use a pregnancy test stick correctly. Pregnancy test sticks usually measure hCG in urine, so the first urine upon waking in the morning is more accurate compared to other times. Under correct usage, it is usually possible to determine how you got pregnant. Lastly, patients should develop good daily habits, maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid smoking and alcohol, and increase regular exercise to enhance their immunity.