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Generally speaking, a menstrual period that is one week early or late is considered normal. If effective contraception measures are not taken during sexual intercourse, a delayed period should first be considered as a possible pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, there will be an embryo, and at the same time, a placenta will begin to develop, while hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is produced. hCG circulates in the pregnant woman's bloodstream and then appears in both blood and urine. A weak positive result on an early pregnancy test only suggests the possibility of pregnancy. It is best to visit a gynecological department in the hospital for a blood test of hCG or an ultrasound examination to confirm whether pregnancy has occurred.