2006-07-02 16:12:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
u will miss ur period
2006-07-02 16:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by llj_09 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've missed your period by atleast a week. If you're starting to gain weight and your breasts are getting large and hard. You may get 'morning sickness' where you feel nauseous and want to throw up. You may start to eat more, resulting in gained weight...
Why can't you take a pregnancy test? The test cost about $7 at any drug store and doesn't require ID or anything. You can go right into a Target, but the test, go into the bathroom, pee on the stick, wait one to two minutes and the results are there...
Hope everything works out...
2006-07-02 23:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by DarthFangNutts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why can you not take a pregnancy test? Just go to the health clinic for Christ's sake. If you don't even know the symptoms of being pregnant then you aren't old enough to be pegnant. Next time do the world a favor and use a condom.
2006-07-03 01:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by optimistic_dr3am3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to know for sure is take a test or wait 9 months. Why can't you take a test ? They only cost between $8-15 , are sold at any pharmacy , including Walmart and take 3 minutes. It is not like you have to be 18 or show ID to buy one.
2006-07-02 23:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I will tell you some info that I wish I had known back in the day.... dollar stores sell pregnancy tests...for a dollar.
you can afford that and yes they do work just as well as those 8 to 12 dollar ones that you get in the grocery store.
go and get one, take it to a public restroom and pee on a stick as my husband calls it. then you'll know.
you can also go to a family planning clinic, or the health department if you need to talk to someone. Basically if you are then you need to start taking care of yourself.
Good luck!
2006-07-02 23:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by lily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why cant you take a pregnancy test. Over the counter ones can tell you up to 5 days after the "act".
2006-07-02 23:17:26 · answer #6 · answered by jak_aroo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not? The only way you will know is if you take a pregnancy test or go to the doctor
2006-07-02 23:16:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
Good luck
2006-07-03 01:13:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres no reason not to take a test. I was five months along my first ime by the time I found out. Imagine all the complications you could have. Get over it and take a test!
2006-07-03 00:11:24 · answer #9 · answered by keekle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will miss your period...if your young and don't want your folks to know if that is why you can't take a test....go to the store and take the test in the bathroom at the store...I had to do that with a friend of mine when we were in school.
2006-07-02 23:31:08 · answer #10 · answered by hamc322 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a couple of ways you can tell. 1. If you are more tried or hungry than usual. 2. If you have missed your period. 3. If you are always nauseated. 4. You can't keep your food down no matter what you eat. Last 5. If you start to carve foods you don't like or never eaten. I should know I have kids.
2006-07-02 23:22:50 · answer #11 · answered by sandy e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋