Patient's question:
I usually get my period around the 14th of each month. Usually, about 5 days before my period starts, my breasts start to hurt. But now it's the 16th, and I haven't had any symptoms yet. There's a high chance this month—I calculated it at 99%. However, after taking emergency contraception, the chances for the next two times were 43% and 37%, respectively. I didn't pay attention and didn't use a pregnancy test. But am I pregnant? If I am, when will I be able to find out? I'm very nervous. Please help me quickly—I want to know the result as soon as possible.Doctor's answer:
Early pregnancy test strips are generally used 7-10 days after a delayed menstrual period, and the results should be observed within 5 minutes for validity. Ultrasound can detect a gestational sac as early as 35 days after conception. Blood HCG can be detected in the blood 7-9 days after fertilization, even before the menstrual period, with high sensitivity and almost 100% accuracy. It is recommended that you visit the hospital 10 days after sexual intercourse for a blood HCG test to confirm pregnancy.