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When Should I Take A Pregnancy Test After Missing A Period?

Hi me and my partner have been ttc for seven months now. My cycles are between 28-30 days. I was supposed to start my period on Monday 13th but it didnt come. I had cramps but not as bad as they usually are before my period and I also have tender/sore nipples (tmi). Yesterday on the 15th I had about 5 spots of what looked like pink water then nothing. I took 2 tests which both came back with very faint positives unless they were evaporation lines. I have also had a mild headache since the day my period was due that painkillers are not working for. Should I wait longer to take another test as period still has not come.
Mon, 13 Feb 2017
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Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

If you have history of regular cycles and also there is history of unprotected sex act in the fertile period of cycle, means between day 10 to 20 of the cycle, then you can suspect pregnancy Iif your expected date of the cycle is crossed.

You can wait for 5 to 7 days after the expected date of the cycle. Please get morning's first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. In case of doubt blood beta HCG test and USG will be of help.

I hope this answer helps you.
May God bless you with a bundle of joy.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar.
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When Should I Take A Pregnancy Test After Missing A Period?

Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. If you have history of regular cycles and also there is history of unprotected sex act in the fertile period of cycle, means between day 10 to 20 of the cycle, then you can suspect pregnancy Iif your expected date of the cycle is crossed. You can wait for 5 to 7 days after the expected date of the cycle. Please get morning s first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. In case of doubt blood beta HCG test and USG will be of help. I hope this answer helps you. May God bless you with a bundle of joy. Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar.