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How Long After Missed Periods Can HPT Be Taken?

Dear Dr.
Myself suswagata dasgupta from ranchi. I have missed my period this month on 10 th feb. I have take a test today morning through prega news and it shows negative result. Now my question is ... have I test it so early? After how many dayes we can get a confirmation about pregnancy? I m confused. Please help me.

Thanking you.
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
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You must take the home pregnancy test at least 15 days after unprotected sex or a week after date of expected periods. The home pregnancy test is most accurate when done at least 15 days after possible unprotected sex. This is because the hCG in urine starts appearing in urine 15 days after possible pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if your pregnancy test is faint and you might have to get a blood test done to confirm pregnancy. Please avoid taking any medications without asking your doctors. If you do not have a pregnancy and still do not get periods then there is a possibility of other hormone related conditions like polycystic ovaries.
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How Long After Missed Periods Can HPT Be Taken?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. You must take the home pregnancy test at least 15 days after unprotected sex or a week after date of expected periods. The home pregnancy test is most accurate when done at least 15 days after possible unprotected sex. This is because the hCG in urine starts appearing in urine 15 days after possible pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if your pregnancy test is faint and you might have to get a blood test done to confirm pregnancy. Please avoid taking any medications without asking your doctors. If you do not have a pregnancy and still do not get periods then there is a possibility of other hormone related conditions like polycystic ovaries.