Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    cb2008's Avatar
    cb2008 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Jul 19, 2007, 08:03 PM
    How long do I have to wait to take a pregnancy test
    Ive heard that you should take a pregnancy test first thing in the morning, but I've also heard you shouldn't. So which is it?? :confused:
    nauticalstar420's Avatar
    nauticalstar420 Posts: 3,699, Reputation: 423
    Ultra Member
     
    #2

    Jul 19, 2007, 09:07 PM
    Take a pregnancy test with your first morning urine, it is always more accurate. I would also wait about a week after your missed period to get a more clear reading :)
    AliMarGoo's Avatar
    AliMarGoo Posts: 72, Reputation: 13
    Junior Member
     
    #3

    Jul 19, 2007, 10:17 PM
    I agree with nauticalstar, but sometimes it can take up to 2 weeks! I've even known a few women who said it didn't show up until a month after they missed. It all depends on how much hCG your body is producing. It is usually best to use your first-morning urine as well. You could always go to your Dr. and have a blood test done. These are actually 100% accurate 9pending no lab errors). Good luck to you!
    Marily's Avatar
    Marily Posts: 457, Reputation: 51
    Full Member
     
    #4

    Jul 20, 2007, 05:57 AM
    I took mine a week after I had intercourse with my husband and it came out both positive and negative, but I was indeed pregnant, so I would say wait 2 weeks or get a blood test done
    alkalineangel's Avatar
    alkalineangel Posts: 2,391, Reputation: 323
    Ultra Member
     
    #5

    Jul 20, 2007, 06:36 AM
    You should always use first morning urine. The tests say you can test as early as 5 days before missed period, but you run the risk of a false negative. I suggest waiting at least a week after your missed period.
    Becca1025's Avatar
    Becca1025 Posts: 422, Reputation: 45
    Full Member
     
    #6

    Jul 20, 2007, 06:19 PM
    I got two positives the day before my period was due and took the tests at night. It was the Answer brand. It's like $5 at Walmart in an orange box. Comes with two. Before I went to buy the tests, I drank water and juice, went to the store, came home, anxiously held the bathroom for another 20 or so minutes, so I held the bathroom for about an hour total, took the first test, it was a bright positive as soon as I started peeing on the stick. Drank a bunch of juice again, ran to the bathroom to take the second one about 15 minutes after the first one, I dropped it in the toilet (before I went to the bathroom) while I was opening it, still used it and still got a positive. The tests were not early predictor tests, they were regular cheap tests. I did not use first morning urine and I did not wait a week after my missed period. I was only three weeks pregnant. So I don't know about all that other stuff... goodluck
    beatie's Avatar
    beatie Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #7

    Jul 20, 2007, 07:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by cb2008
    Ive heard that you should take a pregnancy test first thing in the morning, but ive also heard you shouldnt. So which is it????:confused:
    My daughter-in-law took here's when she was about 2 weeks
    alkalineangel's Avatar
    alkalineangel Posts: 2,391, Reputation: 323
    Ultra Member
     
    #8

    Jul 21, 2007, 10:05 PM
    You can take it early, it is possible to get early results even if you did not use first morning urine. It happened to me as well... BUT... to help prevent a false negative... it is best to use first morning urine at least a week after missed period... the directions will say the same.

    I am a firm believer in the dollar brand tests from the dollar store. I stocked up on them. Believe me, you will most likely want to take many many tests until you get your period or a positive, and probably a couple more even after a positive.. :)
    mimisweetie06's Avatar
    mimisweetie06 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #9

    Jul 21, 2007, 10:26 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by cb2008
    Ive heard that you should take a pregnancy test first thing in the morning, but ive also heard you shouldnt. So which is it????:confused:
    2 weeks after u have sex whoever told u the next day was so wrong
    pammy0220's Avatar
    pammy0220 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #10

    Jun 2, 2013, 01:18 PM
    Me, the day of my period I just decided to take a test and it came up positive right away! And we only had 1 day of unprotected sex...

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

How long do I wait? [ 7 Answers ]

Hello, I was dating a girl for about 4 months. We knew each other from work. She had told me that she had a crush on me from the first day she met me. We are both 27. About 3 1/2 weeks ago she told me that she still cares a lot about me but she just can't do this right now. I excepted her...

How long should I wait? [ 2 Answers ]

I've been dating this guy for about 2 1/2 months now. At first, we use to call each other and visit each other very often. Now, we barely talk nor visit. Maybe once or twice a week. Not to mention, I am the one who is doing the calling. Am I being stupid and not paying any attention that he...

How long should I wait [ 2 Answers ]

I had my tubes done over 10 years and never had any problems.my doctor had cautioned me on ECTOPIC PREGENTCIES. How evrer this is the first time I had to even consider this as I am as regular as clock worg, at the time my period is due I can all most guess right down to the second the begin. This...

How long should we wait? [ 2 Answers ]

OK here goes... me and my boyfriend have one child already but he is from my previous rship so he's mine but not his... he has been wanting one very badly.. we are planning to get married soon(within the next few months).. been together for a year and a half.. my son is turning a year old in...


View more questions Search