Do I need to miss a period to take test?

Question

Do I need to miss a period before I take a pregnancy test - it was 4 1/2 weeks ago since i had sex and did take one after 14 days and it came up negative but im still getting the symptoms and more. Will it show up now? Im on the pill.

I should say i take 3 packs in a row and then a break so i havent had a break since sex

My period isnt due for another pack of pills nothing to do with stress - its just simply not due

Answer 1

if it puts your mind at rest take a test, you've probably "delayed" your period by stressing out over possibly being pregnant... lots of things can delay your period... you'll probably find that once the next test comes up negative, your period will start cos your mind will be at ease that your not pregnant.

Answer 2

iv had exactly the same problem about a week ago. I thought i was pregnant, i was being sick and id missed my period and was on the pill. everything turned out ok though for me, just turned out i was 2 weeks late on, for some unknown reason. I know how you must feel, i was terrified when i thought i was pregnant. Id go and take another test and if it still come up negative then your probably not pregnant. If your still concerned however that you are pregnant then go and see your doctor and I'm sure they will be able to do a test and put all your fears to rest. If you are though don't worry too much about it, everything will workout. Good luck too ya x x x

Answer 3

Its best to wait untill your period is due or late because the hormone levels arent usually high enough to detect early on, sometimes you can get a false negative even if you take it at the correct time. If your period is near and your getting symptoms then you may get a positive result as your obviously having side effects from the hormones now. But dont rely on a negative result if your testing early, just a positive one. Best luck xx

Answer 4

no some women still have periods while pregnant. although if you are pregnant see a doctor right away if your bleeding it could be a sign of serious complication. If the test shows neg. wait a little longer and take another. I took 4 tests with my last pregnancy before it showed a positive.

Answer 5

A pregnancy test should be accurate from the day your period is due.

Mine was due on a Friday. On the Thursday night before I started brown spotting but it stopped the next day. So I bought a pregnancy test and did it first thing on the Saturday and it was positive.

Answer 6

You would ovulate 12 to 14 days after your period and it is at this time that you would fall pregnant. Have you had your 7 day break with a period? If not then yip take another test and see what happens.

Answer 7

ther is a pregnancy test that shows up up to 6 days b4 a missed period but if you are on the pill you shudnt be but also getting pregnant on the pill can cause miscarriage so get medical advice if you are concerned.....,good luck!

Answer 8

No you don't you can stil have a period and be pregnant. Go to the doctors and they will do a test - go in a morning for your test as it's more accurate. This is the only way you can put your mind at rest.

Answer 9

yeah u do need to miss a period before u take a pregnancy test!

Answer 10

there are tests that will show up positive before your period is due, seeing as you are on the pill, i doubt you are pregnant, but my friend caught pregnant whilst on the pill twice so it can happen. go to your chemist, clear blue is one of the best, good luck whatever the outcome