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When Can Blood Test To Confirm Pregnancy Be Taken?

Hello Doctor, I have been taking my Jaz birth control pills for the first time in my life starting the package on April 22 (first day I got my period). On May 1st, I forgot to take the pill but took it at 3:00 pm next day complementing it with the one of that day at my regular time of 9pm. I have sex April 30, May 2, May 3 and on the 4th I felt a pain on my tummy, excess peeing, nauseas, and a pink blood spot on my underwear. I went and took two test of two different brands and the result was positive, but one line was mark really strong and the other in a really light pink. I want to know when can I take the blood test, and do I have an option to not have it or is too soon or two late. Or what is recommended, I just feel very confused. Also, Im still missing 7 other pills from the package until I get my period. Thank you so much
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM.
I read your query carefully.
The best time for the tests are atleast 1 week after the over due of your periods.
And according to details your periods are yet to come.
I would advise yo to wait.
Once they are over due you can take your urine pregnancy test.And more specifically if u want to know earlier then on the due date or 1 or 2 days after go for SERUM BETA Hcg.
Blood tests are more sensitive than urine tests.
However you will not be offered a blood test for pregnancy until after your period is due, and even then only if there is a medical need.
If you think you are pregnant then check for following symptoms;
1)going off some food. (like your morning coffee or your meals).certain smells will make you feel sick.
2)mood swings.
3)feeling bloated
4)frequent urination(if you need to go more than usual.)
5)Tiredness .(need of more sleep)
6)Tender swollen breasts.
7)Nausea + morning sickness
8)Missed period
9)High basal body temperature.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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When Can Blood Test To Confirm Pregnancy Be Taken?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. I read your query carefully. The best time for the tests are atleast 1 week after the over due of your periods. And according to details your periods are yet to come. I would advise yo to wait. Once they are over due you can take your urine pregnancy test.And more specifically if u want to know earlier then on the due date or 1 or 2 days after go for SERUM BETA Hcg. Blood tests are more sensitive than urine tests. However you will not be offered a blood test for pregnancy until after your period is due, and even then only if there is a medical need. If you think you are pregnant then check for following symptoms; 1)going off some food. (like your morning coffee or your meals).certain smells will make you feel sick. 2)mood swings. 3)feeling bloated 4)frequent urination(if you need to go more than usual.) 5)Tiredness .(need of more sleep) 6)Tender swollen breasts. 7)Nausea + morning sickness 8)Missed period 9)High basal body temperature. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.