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Pregnancy Tests

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If you miscarry how long will it take before a pregnancy test shows up negative?

I have seen a couple questions like this today and the most common answer is about 9 weeks. Talk to your doctor to make sure the miscarriage was complete and there was nothing left behind.

Can valtrex give you a false negative pregnancy test?

No it doesn't have any affect on the hormones which are produced during pregnancy.

How soon can you tell you are pregnant without a pregnancy test?

As soon as you start getting your nausea feeling in the mornings.

Can a saliva test confirm pregnancy?

It is possible that saliva can show evidence of pregnancy, but the results would not be %100 accurate. When your saliva is viewed through a microscope it shows crystallized "ferning" patterns when your body releases estrogen (during ovulation and right before your period). Your saliva then returns to "normal" once these stages have passed. (Normal saliva shows up as spotted clear liquid when seen through a microscope.) If your saliva continues to show a ferning pattern it may be a sign of pregnancy due to your body releasing more hormones to support the pregnancy. But not all women show this ferning pattern and not all saliva tests can be considered accurate due to the fact that eating or drinking anything prior to the test can contaminate the samples. (These tests should be done first thing in the AM before brushing teeth, drinking, smoking, etc.) Also, as your body prepares for pregnancy it releases hormones at different times so ferning may not show up every day.

So in short, yes it is possible that your saliva can show that you are pregnant, but saliva ferning test results can be too unreliable to know for sure. A blood test should be done by your doctor before you can really be certain of pregnancy.

Can a pregnancy test show negative then positive following day on same test?

Yes it can but this does not mean you are pregnant. After ten minutes you should get rid of the test because after 10 mins the result is not correct. It should state this on the instruction pack and how long you should read the test before throwing it away.

The best thing to do is see your doctor

Can you take pregnancy test anytime of the day?

You can but it's best to take it in the morning when you first wake up.

How long after the end of your period can you get pregnant?

you can not get pregnant while you have your period. you can only get pregnant when you are ovulating. ovulation happens about two weeks after your last period. if you are trying for a baby then the doctors can tell you when you are ovulating

Why do ovaries hurt before period?

It could be because you have ovarian cysts, I have PCOS and some times before my period I get cramps and when i do it puts pressure on my ovaries and the cyst that are on them. I have quite a few cysts and it causes them to rupture. Every woman Normally gets cysts every month so it could be that your feeling the ruputure of the cysts, I would go to the doctor to rule out PCOS.

What are the chances of a false positive with a pregnancy test?

If the test is done properly, the chances to give false positive test are very slim indeed.

Can pregnancy test show up in three weeks?

This depends if you are counting 3 weeks from the first day of your last period or 3 weeks from ovulation. The earliest you can take a pregnancy test is six days prior to your missed period. If you do not know when your period is due, then 8-9 days after ovulation. The time you can test also depends on the pregnancy test you are using, as some are more sensitive than others. "First Response" is the earliest to my knowledge. So, to answer your question, 3 weeks from from first day of last period is a tiny bit early for an accurate pregnancy test. In this case wait 1-2 days so you are closest to 6 days from your next period. However, if you are counting from ovulation, 3 weeks is more than long enough to take a pregnancy test and get an accurate result.

How long does it take after conceiving for a pregnancy test to show up positive?

Read the box, some tests are different. There is one test that can give you results a week before you miss your period, but most you need to take after your missed period. You are ovulating (the time when it is possible for you to conceive) two weeks before your period starts. You ovulate for a couple of days and sperm can live in your body for a couple of days, so you can get pregnant from unprotected sex for about a week each month.

The best time to take the test is the first time you go to the bathroom in the morning. This is when your urine will have the highest concentration of the pregnancy hormone.

How many days should i wait to take a test after my missed period when i already took one and it negative one day after missed period?

A week ought to give you a good result. Some of the tests today say it can detect pregnancy in 2-3 days, but a week is a good measure.

How early will a blood test for pregnancy work?

Pregnancy tests work by analysing the amount of pregnancy hormone present in your body.

Generally, a urine pregnancy test is less accurate for two reasons:

a) the hormone is being detected through urine, which can alter moreso than blood, depending on how much water you drink and whether or not you use first morning urine (first morning urine is better for pregnancy tests).

b) the pregnancy test itself isn't as detailed and reliable as an analysed blood test.

The moment the sperm fertilises the egg, the hormone pregnancy starts circulating in your blood. A blood pregnancy test ought to give clear results within a couple of days. Your GP may want to take more bloods a week or so afterwards to verify the result.

Does The pregnancy test is always true?

No, even pregnancy tests have errors sometimes.

What is MID blood test?

In terms of a blood test, MID stands for mid-sized cells. This value is common in blood tests that check WBC or white blood cell count.

Meaning of tenderness in the breast?

The hormones in your body are changing, they change when you have periods and also when you are pregnant, IF you are pregnant it is also the milk coming down slowly too.

Why does your areolas change color?

i once heard it was so that the baby could find them easier...who knows

What if the EPT test comes up blank?

Most of what I've read indicates that the test may either be: 1. Defective; 2. Was used incorrectly, such as not peeing on it long enough or too long, not holding in downward position etc.; 3. wasn't placed on a flat surface for results to appear. Don't worry, just try again with another test, maybe a different brand, the next day. I always buy a 3 pk when I think I'm pregnant, just in case of situations like these.

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