Patient's question:
I have my period every time two days early, on 10.25, 11.23, but on 12.3, I should be in my ovulation period. I had sex with my husband because I want to have a baby, so I didn't use contraception. Can I use a pregnancy test to check if I'm pregnant now?What kind of help I need: I hope a doctor can answer, thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Generally, it's too early for early pregnancy tests to show a clear result. It's usually about a week after a missed period that early pregnancy tests may detect pregnancy. The earliest and most accurate test is checking blood hCG one week after sexual intercourse to confirm if you are pregnant. When taking the test, make sure to use morning urine for the most accurate results. In fact, if your menstrual cycle has always been regular and you had intercourse during ovulation, you are very likely to be pregnant after a missed period.