I called the clinic where I get my bc pills today because a week ago I missed a pill and I have been spotting and feeling a little different ever since. The nurse I spoke to at the clinic said that a blood test can detect a pregnancy after just two days of being pregnant. Now, everything I have read on the internet says otherwise. I went ahead and had the blood test and it was negative, but now I am wondering if it is accurate. I have 5 active pills left before my period is supposed to start...should I feel pretty safe about not being pregnant? Thanks
2006-12-05 13:23:12 · 9 answers · asked by Mommy of 2 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
blood tests are far more reliable than the urine tests. If you had the test this close to the end of your cycle you should have had plenty of time for the appropriate hormones to be in your blood (generally you ovulate mid cycle and are fertile for only a few days so unless the missed pill was right before ovulation and you had sex on that day you should be safe) either way, you should know in a few days. Good luck
2006-12-05 13:31:30 · answer #1 · answered by Nita C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should feel pretty safe. Remember that missing a pill probably got your hormones all out of whack. The blood test is VERY reliable. Just wait a week for the period and see what happens. With the question of the effectiveness of BCP just use another form of protection to play it safe.
2006-12-05 13:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by doom92556 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nurse is correct.
Your body would start preparing for the baby as soon as baby has implanted. Within a few days it will show in your own blood.
Yes, you are safe!!
However, after knowing people who got pg while on the pill I'd suggest using a condom or something else along with it. Just so you don't have to worry about this again. :))
2006-12-05 13:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say the nurse is right - but everyone gets different levesl of the pregnancy hormone and it maybe that when she tested you that your levels were still quite low, (im talking from experience here) i suggest that you have a repeat test in a week or so and good luck
2006-12-05 13:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be able to take a home test pretty quick. As for the blood test i was sure it was 4 days, but it depends on your hormones, it can be quicker, or longer.
2006-12-05 13:27:38 · answer #5 · answered by Holly M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
specific it may! yet provided that your a ways adequate on your being pregnant! Its greater precise than a house attempt! So in case you relatively could comprehend wait each week or 2 and get a blood attempt! waiting delivers you greater accuracy!
2016-10-04 22:36:33 · answer #6 · answered by banowski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nurse is right.
2006-12-05 13:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a few days after implantation, implantation can take up to five days!
2006-12-05 13:28:25 · answer #8 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when preg your HCG levels increase....they can read it in your blood...you should be fine.
2006-12-05 13:27:19 · answer #9 · answered by StReSsOuT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋