Patient's question:
32 days have passed, and my period hasn't arrived. I had intercourse on days 24 and 26. Could I be pregnant? I have taken traditional Chinese medicine for regulation and medicine to promote ovulation before. Can I test for pregnancy after 32 days?Doctor's answer:
If there is sexual activity during the ovulation period, the possibility of pregnancy cannot be ruled out. Ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the next menstrual period. It is recommended to take a blood test for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 10 days after intercourse, or perform a morning urine pregnancy test if the period is delayed by one week. Both methods can confirm pregnancy.If there has been sexual activity, observe the menstrual cycle. If the period does not arrive as expected and it has been more than 7-10 days, pregnancy should be considered. It is recommended to use early pregnancy test strips. If the test shows two red lines, it indicates a positive result, suggesting the possibility of pregnancy. Alternatively, a blood hCG test can be performed, which is more accurate.