Patient's question:
I had my period on November 4th, and had sexual intercourse with my husband on November 27th. At that time, we did not use any form of contraception. According to our usual cycle, I should have had my period around December 5-6. I checked online, and November 27th is considered a safe period. I also took an early pregnancy test on December 2nd, and it showed negative. However, my period has still not arrived. I would like to know how likely it is that I could be pregnant. Should I take another early pregnancy test? I have been feeling like I need to urinate but can't finish for the past two days. Is this a sign of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Early pregnancy tests can have a chance of error and may not always be completely accurate. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for an ultrasound to confirm. Considering your current symptoms, it is still possible that you are pregnant. However, your situation still needs to be monitored. It is more accurate to check the test results after your period is delayed by 7 days. Alternatively, if you want to know whether you are pregnant as soon as possible, you can have your blood HCG checked at the hospital. If it rises, it means you are pregnant. If it does not rise, it means you are not pregnant. I hope this helps.