Patient's question:
Doctor, hello:I usually get my period the next day. I want to ask if I can test for pregnancy today because I feel some abdominal pain and am worried it might be an ectopic pregnancy. When can I use a pregnancy test strip to detect it, and what kind of test strip should I use? Thank you, doctor.
Doctor's answer:
From your description, this situation is asking how long after conception one should use the test strip to get an accurate result. Generally speaking, it won't be very effective if the timing is too early. This test strip works by detecting hormonal changes in the body, and if there are no hormonal changes at this time, it's difficult to get an accurate result. So you can be patient and wait until about a week after your period is delayed. At that time, the measurement will give you very accurate results.