Patient's question:
Hello, how do I know if I'm pregnant? I'm still in school, and I'm really confused about this. It's only been half a month since my period hasn't come, can I be sure it's pregnancy? My period has always been irregular, but this month it's been delayed by more than 50 days compared to usual. So, how can I find out if I'm pregnant or not?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Pay attention to your menstrual cycle. If your period hasn't arrived when it should, and it's been more than 7-10 days, you should consider pregnancy. It's recommended to use early pregnancy test strips. Don't base it on the time of intercourse; clinically, it's usually calculated from the first day of your last period. If the test shows two red lines, it indicates a positive result, suggesting pregnancy. However, you can also have a blood hCG test at the hospital 7 days after intercourse. If the test is negative or inconclusive, you'll need to repeat the early pregnancy test in another 7 days. Morning urine is the best for testing. It's advised to go to a formal specialized hospital for testing and treatment. Wishing you good health!