Patient's question:
I had my period on the 5th of last month and it stopped on the 11th. On the 26th, I tested positive for ovulation and had sexual intercourse the next day. My friend told me that pregnancy can be detected within a week. On the 6th of this month, I used a pregnancy test strip but it was negative. Now, my period hasn't come, and I've been vomiting in the morning while brushing my teeth, with a slightly sore chest.What kind of help do I need: How long does it take for a test strip to show results?
Doctor's answer:
Early pregnancy test strips can be used 35 days after the end of your last menstrual cycle. Since you had your period on the 5th of last month, you can use the test strips on the 15th of this month to confirm or rule out pregnancy. Of course, it's best to combine it with an ultrasound examination of the uterine cavity and a B-HCG test. Excessive stress can definitely affect ovulation. Excessive stress can inhibit the regulatory function of the hypothalamus and pituitary, disrupting the stable cyclical regulation between them and the ovaries, leading to endocrine dysfunction. In your case, it's recommended to go to the hospital for an ultrasound to monitor ovulation. The ultrasound can determine the size and shape of the follicles, and then you can have intercourse based on the observed ovulation time. Early pregnancy test strips should be used 2 weeks after intercourse or 1 week after a delayed period for more accurate results. If pregnancy occurs too early, hormone levels are relatively low, which can lead to inaccurate test results. The current situation is still unclear.