How long after cohabitation can you test for pregnancy?

Patient's question:

I recently want to have a child because my financial situation has improved a lot in the past two years. However, I don't know when I might get pregnant, so I want to know how long after intercourse can I take a pregnancy test? The help I need: How long after intercourse can I take a pregnancy test?

Doctor's answer:

It is a pleasure to help you with your question. Generally, you should take folic acid tablets three months before trying to conceive, and you can continue taking them for the first three months of pregnancy. If you want to know how to get pregnant after intercourse, you can have a blood test for hCG and progesterone 10 days after intercourse, or use a pregnancy test kit 20 days after intercourse. This is the advice for the question "How long after intercourse can you test for pregnancy?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!

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