When is the right time to perform a pregnancy test after the missed period?

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  1. Vasumathy

    Vasumathy Moderator Staff Member IL Hall of Fame

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    Re: Is it too early yet to test ??

    Hi Indiatodenver,
    Try to divert your mind in other activities for 2 weeks....
    Be happy & relax.
    Baby dust to you....

    Hi Meenu,
    Welcome to this forum!
    What is your cycle length? Wait until you miss your periods!
    Don't develop anxiety with the symptoms....
    Relax...
    Baby dust to you....
     
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    Re: Is it too early yet to test ??

    Hi Vasumathy...

    I have to tell you that your messages give me some kind of peace.. love reading them!! they made my Thursday morning.. .thanks again for the baby dust... !!

    Yes.. i am trying hard to keep myself occupied.. thankfully for me.. we have booked a trip to Vegas during the long weekend.. so planning and preparing for that is right now helping too ..!! Until month end.. keeping fingers crossed.. !!
     
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    Re: Is it too early yet to test ??

    meenu,
    its rather nice to wait till the expected date of periods and test, than take an HPT earlier, since it would be a bit too early and even if you would have conceived, low hcg levels wouldnt detect it.so better to chk on the day of missed period ...rather than being dejected by a false negative

    my two cents
     
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    Re: Is it too early yet to test ??

    Meenu, spotting and cramping at this time COULD mean Implantation...It is a good sign, but sadly not a definitive one as it may be due to some other reasons as well.

    Technically, if it was indeed implantation, the HCG should turn up in blood within 2 days nad in urine stream within 3-4 days... But just to be on the safer side, you can test the day you miss your periods..I know the wait is hard, but its worth it especially if you are going to get a BFP :)

    Good luck dear!!
     
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    Re: Is it too early yet to test ??

    Hi Vasumathy, poonam and vids,

    Thanks for your reply and kind words.

    Mine is a 25 - 28 days period. I checked with the ovulation calendar with both the period lengths and got thoroughly confused and decided to wait to check if i missed my periods. Earlier on Sunday, the smell of potato chips was nauseating. It surprised me and then on monday, there was this slight spotting on the wipes and very slightly next day. Then i had pain in my left abdomen for two days, my stomach seemed to be bloated and still is.

    I will wait for my periods and let you all know.

    Best wishes and Baby dust to all ttcs.
     
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    Re: Is it too early yet to test ??

    Hi Indiatodenver,
    Enjoy your trip!
    Baby dust to you...

    Hi Meenu,
    Your signs seems positive. But still wait until missing your periods!
    Take care! Baby dust to you...
     
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    how long it will tke to know pregnancy

    hi once planning for baby and everything sets well.how long it will take to know pregnancy?
     
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    Re: how long it will tke to know pregnancy

    If you are on medicines ( Clomid etc ) then, your doctor would suggest you the time.. But if it is minus any tablet normally you can check with home pregnancy kit one week after your normal period date ie., if you have skipped it.

    Even if it is negative, never make a decision.. Get your bloodwork done and confirm !
     
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    Re: how long it will tke to know pregnancy

    Hi Thyrogal,
    If you have regular cycles, You can even do HPT after missing your periods. Try doing HPT in the early morning urine. If you are too eager, you can do blood test to confirm after missing your periods. It will tell you the exact stuffs!

    If you have irregular cycles, wait until your max days & do HPT.

    Meet your gynec after that!!!
    Baby dust to you...
     
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    Re: how long it will tke to know pregnancy

    ILites,

    I am TTC and have PCOS. I take Metformin 1000mg a day. Also my doc had asked me to take Regesterone 5mg - 2 tabs a day for 4 days..at the end of 28 days..to get my period.

    My doubt is..I am now having a 40 day cycle. From what i am reading on the internet..i would be ovulating only around day 24 or so... That being the case..can i take regesterone by day 28??

    For a 40 day cycle, when would it be reliable to test for pregnancy, and when i start taking regesterone? Anyone in this situation, please do advise.

    Thanks a lot !
     

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