Patient's question:
Hello, doctor! My period came on the 18th last month, but it still hasn't arrived this month, even on the 22nd. We had sex on the 16th without any protection! Am I pregnant? I'm so anxious, I'm so scared! How can I find out for sure? Doctor, please help me!Doctor's answer:
??????Menstruation stops──Although the symptom of "menstruation stopping" does not necessarily mean you are pregnant, it suggests that your body has undergone changes. You should make an appointment with a doctor to verify and find the underlying reasons. Self-administered pregnancy tests──This test method uses the first urine of the morning when HCG levels are at their peak to detect the growth level of HCG. Since HCG levels typically increase two weeks after conception, if you carefully follow the instructions, the reliability of this test can reach 90%. If the first test does not show a positive result, you should also test again after two weeks to confirm, as the HCG levels at that time will be sufficient to determine whether you are pregnant. If the result is positive, you should also test again before seeing a doctor. If the urine is above room temperature, if you have taken fertility drugs (i.e., fertility pills), antidepressants, or other medications containing HCG, it may produce a false positive result. Additionally, the test is not very reliable for older women or those approaching menopause, so it is best to consult a professional doctor for confirmation.