is 10 days missed on ur period to early for a pregnancy test?
2007-03-14 11:02:35 · 12 answers · asked by pink_diva17x3 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
no you can test 5 days before your missed period.
2007-03-14 11:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
How soon can I test? Well, first you gotta know how the test works. Briefly: the home pregnancy test (HPT) works by detecting a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG.) When an egg is fertilized, it takes about 6 to 12 days to implant in the uterus, and then it begins to secrete hCG. It takes another day or two for enough hCG to build up and make its way into your pee. So, generally speaking, the earliest you can expect a positive HPT is 8 days past ovulation ("DPO") and the latest would be about 16 DPO. It is possible to get a positive test earlier or later, but not as common. In my experience, if you use a sensitive "early" test (anything that detects 25 mIU/mL of hCG or less) you can test around 12-14 DPO and feel reasonably secure with your results (the later you test, the more secure you can feel in its accuracy.)
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.)
2007-03-14 18:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
How soon can I test? Well, first you gotta know how the test works. Briefly: the home pregnancy test (HPT) works by detecting a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG.) When an egg is fertilized, it takes about 6 to 12 days to implant in the uterus, and then it begins to secrete hCG. It takes another day or two for enough hCG to build up and make its way into your pee. So, generally speaking, the earliest you can expect a positive HPT is 8 days past ovulation ("DPO") and the latest would be about 16 DPO. It is possible to get a positive test earlier or later, but not as common. In my experience, if you use a sensitive "early" test (anything that detects 25 mIU/mL of hCG or less) you can test around 12-14 DPO and feel reasonably secure with your results (the later you test, the more secure you can feel in its accuracy.)
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.)
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2007-03-14 18:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
No. Some pregnancy tests are accurate before you miss a period. Most are accurate within the first week after a missed period. So if you take one now you have a good chance of getting an accurate response. There are such things as false negatives though so if your period doesnt come or if you experience any other pregnancy symptoms (nausea, fatigue, cravings, etc), retest or have a doctor administer a blood test.
2007-03-14 18:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. You can test 5 days before your missed period with some tests. Any test should be accurate 10 days after your missed period. Good luck!
2007-03-14 18:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by grayhare 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
wait a minute here... your period was due ten days ago and you have NOT gotten it and want to know if you can test yet... ?
YES! go.. do it... you have more patience than anyone I know... lol... as all those copy/pastes stated you can test BEFORE your period is due.... you are overdue.... well... you will at least not have to worry about whether or not it is too soon? lol.. :)
WOW again...kudos you are going to be such a great mommy... so much of what it takes... patience to wait... wow... :)
thank you so much for this lesson
hope you are getting the answer you want at home there now too ;>
good luck
2007-03-14 23:06:28 · answer #6 · answered by elusive_001 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. They even have test out you can take before you miss a period. Most test are correct. Best of luck.
2007-03-14 18:09:29 · answer #7 · answered by aorhone 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
nope, most pregnancy tests now a days can be done on the first day that ur period is due
2007-03-14 18:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by JnKsmuminspain 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Spend the money. Take that test. You are very patient. I couldn't wait that long.
2007-03-14 21:19:14 · answer #9 · answered by wondering 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No i would buy more then one and take one now, and one in a few weeks, if the first one comes back negitive! then go from there! i hope this helps!
Brandie
2007-03-14 18:10:46 · answer #10 · answered by Mama Boyce 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋