My period was due to come on the 17th. It is now the 19th and it still hasn't shown up yet. When would be a good time for me to take a hpt?
2007-01-19 15:05:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
First thing tomorrow morning. If you get a negative result, wait a week. If your period hasn't shown up, test again. If you still get a negative result, you should see a doctor to see what's going on.
Good luck... I hope you get the results you're looking for.
2007-01-19 15:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now.............If you do not chart or monitor your fertility in any way, and you think you may have conceived, you should wait 19 days (or longer) after having sex to test. Why 19?! Sperm can live approximately 5 days in the proper environment; if the sperm managed to live until you popped an egg, the actual conception could have taken place several days after the sex act that got the sperm there. To make sure you're not testing too early, assume the sperm had very long lives (5 days is considered a very long sperm life) and that conception occurred then. Then allow 14 days for the embryo to implant and develop enough hCG to show up on a pregnancy test (96% of pregnant women will test positive by then.)
http://www.peeonastick.com/hptfaq.html
2007-01-20 01:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today or tomorrow would be perfect, they also make tests that you can take about 3 days BEFORE your missed period. Good luck!
2007-01-19 23:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by natalie rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it doesn't show up in a day or so, I would wait about a week. Remember first morning pee is the best. Good Luck.
2007-01-19 23:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait a little, they come late... around the 1st of next month start to worry, and then take the test
2007-01-19 23:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by Queen of Hearts!!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a first response now
2007-01-19 23:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by wheezerthill 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say wait about another week. I've found if you worry about getting or not getting your P, it can be delayed. Good luck.
2007-01-19 23:07:34 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead and take one now, i took one the day i was supposed to get it and it was positive.
2007-01-19 23:09:45 · answer #8 · answered by charlies_angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anytime now since you are already late, try your first morning urine as it will have a more accurate reading...
2007-01-19 23:07:48 · answer #9 · answered by estkijedsco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋