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When Should I Go For A Pregnancy Test?
Hi, im trying to conceive
My menses is regular - is on 21 feb, 20 mar and 17 april
I just started to buy test kit on this month. the conception date should be 28 to 2 may isit?
uses test kit on 28 to 30 april but it just show negative. so when should i use the test kit? is it reliable?
Please advice
Leo
My menses is regular - is on 21 feb, 20 mar and 17 april
I just started to buy test kit on this month. the conception date should be 28 to 2 may isit?
uses test kit on 28 to 30 april but it just show negative. so when should i use the test kit? is it reliable?
Please advice
Leo
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
Hi Leo,
Urinary test kits are very reliable. If not sure try different brand. They pick hormone level as low as 25Iu.
You have to check early morning first urine sample, 3 drops into the test well. wait for 30 mins , not just 5 mins. Sometimes test is weak & card may get positive in the wastebasket.
It will show positive on next day of your missed periods. I mean if you are expecting period on 3rd , for eg, wait for 2-4 days & test on 6th or 7th. If negative wait for another week, test again. If still negative meet a gynecologist for hormonal withdrawal bleeding. But you want to confirm you can get Serum Beta HCG test done. It will show even the smallest of pregnancy , where ever it is.
Hope I have clarified your doubt
All the best
Dr.Balakrishnan
Urinary test kits are very reliable. If not sure try different brand. They pick hormone level as low as 25Iu.
You have to check early morning first urine sample, 3 drops into the test well. wait for 30 mins , not just 5 mins. Sometimes test is weak & card may get positive in the wastebasket.
It will show positive on next day of your missed periods. I mean if you are expecting period on 3rd , for eg, wait for 2-4 days & test on 6th or 7th. If negative wait for another week, test again. If still negative meet a gynecologist for hormonal withdrawal bleeding. But you want to confirm you can get Serum Beta HCG test done. It will show even the smallest of pregnancy , where ever it is.
Hope I have clarified your doubt
All the best
Dr.Balakrishnan
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