When is the best time to take a pregnancy test?

Question

My last proper period was 29th April, then on the 29th May i saw a 2 day light period which is very unsual all my periods every month last 5days long. I took a clearblue pregnancy test after i stopped my 2 day light period which to be honest im confused whether it was implantation spotting because it was so short and so light....the test came out negative, which i thought it would, was it too early i took the test? i havent taken another one since, ive been feeling a little nausea and my stomach feels strange, should i take another pregnancy test its been 10days since i last saw the 2 day light period! If i am pregnant would it show up as positive now??????? so confused please help. Yes im trying for a baby and this is all new to me, ive been feeling tired at nights and find it hard to get up in the mornings, i came off the pill 2 yrs ago and i havent been stressed or been doing anything different.

Answer 1

in the morning you will have the highest concentration of the pregancy hormone in your urine

Answer 2

I think you should do another test now .. If you are pregnant then it should show as positive by now. If you get another negative then I would say that you are not pregnant this month

If in doubt, its always good to get a blood test .. those tests are much more sensitive than the pee on a stick tests!!

Good Luck

Answer 3

Go ahead and take another test. If it comes up negative, go see your doctor. You could be pregnant, and it may just take a blood test to confirm it. I would bet that you were pregnant, because of the light period. Go ahead and take the test. You probably are. Good Luck!!

Answer 4

When can I take a pregnancy test?


The most asked question of any woman who is wondering if she is pregnant or not is “How soon can I test?” The answer to this question varies depending on what kind of test you buy. Before we go into the different types lets go over how they work and what they are looking for.

How do they work?

No matter what kind of Pregnancy test you buy, they are all looking for the same thing: HCG hormone. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin or HCG, is a hormone found only in pregnant women and is frequently referred to as the “Pregnancy Hormone”. The purpose of HCG is to keep the estrogen and progesterone at appropriate levels until the placenta has developed enough to take this function over. HCG production begins around 6-10 days after conception, when the embryo starts to implant itself into the uterine lining. Levels of HCG double approximately every 72 hours.

At-Home Pregnancy Tests

At-home pregnancy test are considered to be very accurate with a low occurrences of false positives. If used correctly they are about 98% accurate. The standard pregnancy test is only useful the day of your expected period or sometime after. It is best to use first morning urine since the levels of HCG will be concentrated and easier to detect. If you get a negative result but still not getting your period, you should wait a few days until your HCG levels have doubled and try testing again.

Early Prediction Pregnancy Tests

For the woman more anxious to find out if she is pregnant or not, there are at-home pregnancy test which are more sensitive and can detect lower levels of HCG than the standard at-home test. Most of the time these are more expensive than your standard home pregnancy test.

Since every woman is different and they produce different levels of HCG, there is not an exact day you can test using an early predictor. These more sensitive tests can pick up levels of HCG starting around 8 days after conception. However, HCG is detectible in the blood serum of only about 5% of pregnant women 8 days after conception. So remember, a negative result may in fact be a positive a few days later. Most early predictor tests say they can detect pregnancy about 10 days after ovulation (about 4 days before your expected period). However, the earlier you start testing, the higher chance of getting a false negative.

Blood Tests

Blood tests given by your doctor or lab are the most accurate of all of the tests. They also can detect a pregnancy sooner than any of the home tests. There are a few drawbacks of the blood test however, the results usually take a few days depending on the lab and they are more expensive. Blood tests can usually detect pregnancy about 8 days after ovulation (around 6 days before your expected period). Most doctors wait to give you the blood test until you have received a positive home pregnancy test.


Points to remember when using a home pregnancy test

* Try not to test to early. It is best to test once your period is late.

* The earlier you test, the more likely to get a false reading.

* HCG levels double every two days. If you get an negative test, wait 2 days before retesting. This will help you save on the amount of tests you use.

* Although many test say you can take the test at any time of the day, it is best to use first morning urine. This way, the test will get the most concentrated urine of the day. If you can not do this, try testing at least 4-5 hours after your last trip to the bathroom.

Answer 5

take a test again to see if you are pregnant if it comes up negative and you still worry go to the doctor but it does sound like you are pregnant. If you are then the test should come up positive now. Get a first response they work really well. They are 99.8% accurate. It was right for me

Answer 6

Two weeks after a missed period, and use first morning urine. Thats the only way to be sure. I know you are anxious, and the wait is killing you, but that is the only way to be sure. Good Luck and be patient. Babies pop up when u least expect it.

Answer 7

Take it again. If you still get a negative response check with a doctor.

Answer 8

You're not pregnant. No need to take the test.

Answer 9

usally 14 days after missed period is best time to take it.

Answer 10

In the morning when the H something is the strongest.