For most tests, yes. But there are a few that can be taken a few days before you are supposed to start.
Taking a pregnancy test before your missed period may give inaccurate results due to low levels of the pregnancy hormone hCG in your body. It is best to wait until after your missed period for more accurate results. If you still have doubts, you can take another test a few days later or consult with your healthcare provider.
Certain pregnancy tests will show 5 days before your missed period, however I would wait until your period is officially late to take one just in case.
If you want to suppress just the one period you can get specific pills from the doctor, but if you need contraception as well you can start birth control. However you will not be protected from pregnancy for about 3 weeks.
Your period would probably not come until your 3rd or 4th sugar pill. If you started taking the pills on the Sunday before your period did that period come?
You shouldn't start worrying until after you miss your period.
Most women should wait at least a few days after sex before taking a pregnancy test.
If it's positive, it 's accurate. If it's negative, you can't trust it until your period is a week or so late.
Yes it is, you should take the test at the earliest which is 5 days before a missed period. 5 days before a missed period? how is she going to know her period is not going to come ahead of time? I would wait until the period doesnot come to take the test or only take it before the period if you believe you are having an unwanted pregnancy.
Yes, that is a possibility. One skipped period is of itself not a certain indication of pregnancy, but it's one explanation for the missed period. Consider a pregnancy test.
Implantation typically occurs 6-12 days after ovulation, which may be around 4-6 days before your expected period. It is less likely to happen only 4 days before your period. If you suspect pregnancy, it is best to wait until after your missed period to take a pregnancy test for accurate results.
From the lables on most pregnancy tests they wont registare the pregnancy hormone until around the time you miss your period. I find it varies by person though. I would say wait a week or two before taking it. If you don't miss your period there shouldn't be much of an issue but you may want to take one if you are really worried.AnswerFrom the lables on most pregnancy tests they wont registare the pregnancy hormone until around the time you miss your period. I find it varies by person though. I would say wait a week or two before taking it. If you don't miss your period there shouldn't be much of an issue but you may want to take one if you are really worried. AnswerSome doctors suggest between 3 - 4 weeks but there are new pregnancy test kits that can be used within a few days check with your local wal mart or pharmacy.
A pregnancy test can typically detect pregnancy hormones in urine about 7-10 days after conception, although some tests claim to be able to detect pregnancy even earlier. It is generally recommended to wait until you have missed your period before taking a pregnancy test for the most accurate results. If you take a test too early, you may get a false negative result due to low levels of pregnancy hormones in your system.