Patient's question:
Doctor, after my sister got pregnant, she has been wondering whether the baby inside her is a boy or a girl. She has tried various methods of testing. Recently, she has been waking up early every day to use morning urine and white vinegar for testing. Please ask, can this method really determine whether it will be a boy or a girl?Doctor's answer:
Around one week after a missed period, pregnancy can be detected using a home pregnancy test. In general, blood tests and ultrasound examinations are the most accurate methods to confirm pregnancy. Blood tests can also be used to confirm pregnancy after the fertilized egg has implanted.How many days after sexual intercourse can pregnancy be detected? In medical terms, the calculation of pregnancy duration typically starts from the first day of the last menstrual period. If an ultrasound examination is performed, it is usually possible to see results around 35 days, but some women may need to wait until around 40 days if fertilization and implantation occur later.