Monday, February 11, 2008

What time of day is the best to take a pregnancy test?

What time of day is the best to take a pregnancy test?

It is better to take the test in the morning as hcg is higher in the body. But at a later stage of the pregnancy ,say 2 months , a test taken at any time during the day will be accurate.

How many days from conception do you have to be before a home pregnancy test will definitely be accurate?

It takes approximately 36 hours for the sperm to fertilize the egg. That is about 1 day and 1/2. I would say wait at least 1 1/2 or 2 weeks before you take a pregnancy test so the results can come out accurate.

What will happen if you take a home pregnancy test before your period is due?

It will probably come out negative. Unless it is really close to your period starting, then it may come out positive, if you are. The best way to get correct results is to wait until the day before, the day of, or the day after you are supposed to start your period. Or go see a doctor for a blood test

If you are 10 days late and have signs of pregnancy but several HPTs and a blood test were all negative what are the odds that you are pregnant?

You are probably not pregnant, but you should go see a doctor about missing a period. That is not normally healthy for a women not to have her period. It is possible for a urine and blood test not to "detect" a pregnancy, but not very likely.

What are the chances that a miscarriage was not found at the 12-week checkup?

Prenatal Care is very accurate and doctors and various tests as well as fetal heart pulse are consistently checked...it is very unlikely that if indeed there was a miscarriage at twelve weeks that it would not be dectected on visits.

How soon will a blood test show if you are pregnant?

usually a week or two after your missed period.
YOU ARE WRONG! (NO OFFENSE) BUT A BLOOD TEST WOULD GIVE YOU YOUR ANSWER 7 TO 10 DAYS AFTER CONCEPTION (SO RIGHT AT THE TIME OF IMPLANTATION).

If you were pregnant and tried to abort but you find blood in your urine with some clots when can you re-test for pregnancy?

You can retest right away. The blood is probably part of the abortion. I don't know a lot about abortions. If you have concerns go back to the doctor that gave you the abortion.

Can you be pregnant if the second line was faint on two home pregnancy tests?

Most likely. Wait a week and take another test. You may need to pee longer on the stick. The second line is usually the control line. Meaning it is there pregnant or not. If you still get a faint line, call your doctor, but if there's a line that says you're pregnant, you're probably pregnant.

Does a blood test for pregnancy also tell you how far along you are?

Based on how high the hcg level is, a good guess can be made about the length of your pregnancy. Your doctor should do a vaginal sonogram to determine gestational age thus determining the due date.
However, higher levels of the hormone HCG are often found in the case of multiples. (twins etc.) Lower levels of HCG may indicate the egg has inplanted in a place other than the uterus. (Fallopian Tube = Etopic Pregnancy)

Is it possible to bleed when you are pregnant?

Some women do bleed a very small amount when the fertilized egg implants into the uterus. But not all women do. And it should only be a small amount for a day, maybe two. If you are unsure if you are pregnant, take a home test or go see a doctor.

Can a thyroid problem cause false positive pregnancy tests?

No, probably not. Go see a doctor and find out for sure if you are pregnant. And if you aren't, why you are getting 8 false positives.

Is it possible to have a false negative result even if it is on the first day of your missed period?

Yes, it is possible to still be pregnant. Wait another couple of days and take another one. If you are still late and the tests are negative, go see a doctor. But I am normally a very regular person and I was a week late the last two months. So it is possible to be late and not be pregnant.

How soon can you take a pregnancy test without being late on a period?

Some home tests you can take a few days before you are supposed to start your period. I don't know what kinds, but if you read the box, it will tell you when you can take it. Or you can go to the doctor and they can give you a blood test. These can determine pregnancy much sooner than a urine test.

Can a pregnancy test come back negative if taken too soon?

Yes, because there may not be enough of the pregnancy hormone present in your body and urine as of yet.
For some women even a week after a missed period can even be to early to detect pregnancy hormones. Also hpt doesnt always work. sometimes you have to take blood test to determine if you are pregnant. Take the test and it is negative try again in another week.

Is it possible to feel kicking or movement in your abdomen after having 3 negative pregnancy tests?

Anything is possible. A baby kicking/moving feels an awful lot like gas (really) so if you suspect your pregnant but the tests are coming back negative, I would recommend that you see a doctor or midwife for a blood test and possibly for an ultrasound. Stranger things have happened so while it's unlikely, sure, it could happen.

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