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If you are taking a home test, you will need to wait until the hormone known as hCG has had a chance to accumulate in your body. This will then be picked up by the test that you are taking and give you a positive or negative result. Usually, it takes about two weeks for the hormone to be present in your body. After this point, you should be able to get a 100% correct result from a pregnancy test.

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Q: If you take a pregnancy test a week after intercourse and it is negative can it be wrong?
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If you were supposed to ovulate on February 26 and had intercourse how soon could you take a pregnancy test?

Usually 8 days after intercourse is the soonest that you can accurately tell if you are pregnant or not.


How long after intercourse could you take a pregnancy test?

You should take a pregnancy test shortly after your missed period. That is when a home pregnancy test is most effective. Although I have heard you can do a blood test at the doctor as soon as 2 weeks before your missed period.


If taking two pregnancy test were positive but 3 were negative can you still be pregnant?

Get yourself to a clinic and take a proper test. The home preggo tests are not always to be trusted, especially if they say negative.


How long should you wait till take a pregnancy test after 2weeks in you tested it was negative?

Home pregnancy tests are considered accurate 14 to 16 days after ovulation. A blood test from a Dr is considered accurate 10-14 days after ovulation.


If you take a pregnancy test and its positive and the next 3 are negative but the next day take 4 more and the first one is positive and the rest are negative what are the chances of being pregnant?

A negative test could also be the result of a phantom pregnancy. A phantom pregnancy is where you basically fool your mind and body into thinking it is pregnant. You will still experience pregnancy symptoms but you are not actually pregnant; it is al psychological Some women have even been able to lactate during a phantom pregnacny. The causes of a phantom pregnancy are either paranoia of being pregnant or having an extreme desire to become pregnant. There are several things that can contribute to a negative pregnancy test even if you are pregnant. Some medications can give you a false negative, the timing of the test can affect the results. If you did not follow directions properly; if you let the test sit for too long the results may read negative after a while. It is important to read the results within the amount of time given on the instructions of that particular pregnancy test you bought. If you did not perform the test properly (example: you drank a lot of fluids before taking the test, which can dilute your urine). Etc.On rare occasions you can encounter a false positive due to improper testing, expired pregnancy tests, rare medical conditions such as certain types of cancer, evaporation lines, a recent pregnancy or a chemical pregnancy.To ensure the best results: Take the test in the morning, if possible, because your hCG (pregnancy hormone) levels are at it's highest Don't drink a bunch of fluids before taking the test because it will dilute your urine and can affect the results Take the test no more than 1 day before expected period. Although some test say that you can see results up to 5 days before your missed period, the percentage of accuracy is very low. urinate for as long as possible on the foam-like strip Check the results in the window frame of time suggested by the instructions of the pregnancy test.

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I didnt had my periods for 29 days and the pregnancy test also became negative are you pregnant or not?

take the test again they can be wrong


Can you take birth controle 5 days after sex to stop pregnancy?

No, it will not stop pregnancy after intercourse!


When can you take a pregnancy test while on the pill?

You can take a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after you had unprotected intercourse and it will be accurate.


If you take a pregnancy test 3 days after you had intercourse will the pregnancy test show negative results cause it's to early?

Yes, it's far too early. Often, the egg has not even been fertilized yet.


How long does it take for a pregnancy test to be pos after fertilization?

Fourteen days after intercourse.


What if you take 2 pregnancy test and it says negative and you still haven't had your period?

That means that you need to go to a doctor, because something could be wrong.


Is vomiting 2 weeks after intercourse a symptom of pregnancy?

it could be but you need to take a test to be sure


If you were supposed to ovulate on February 26 and had intercourse how soon could you take a pregnancy test?

Usually 8 days after intercourse is the soonest that you can accurately tell if you are pregnant or not.


Can you take a pregnancy test after it happened?

By "it" if you mean sex, no. Conception can take up to 5-7 days after intercourse. The best time to take a pregnancy test is about 1-2 days before your expected period with your morning urine. Don't drink fluids to make yourself urinate! This will cause your urine to be diluted and can give you a false negative if you are pregnant!


Stomache feels harder could be pregnant?

This is not a sign of pregnancy. If you have missed your period and have had unprotected intercourse you should take a pregnancy test or see your doctor.


How many weeks does it take for a miniature dachshund to have pups?

The average pregnancy from time of intercourse is 9 weeks.


How many hours does it take to confirm pregnancy?

You can take a pregnancy test 3 weeks after sex