How Early Can I Take a
Home Pregnancy Test?
One of the most frequently asked questions is “how early can you take a pregnancy test?” However while many pregnancy tests claim they can tell you the day after a missed period, those claims are not 100% true. Additionally. most pregnancy tests cannot accurately or consistently detect pregnancy that early.
Getting Accurate Results
To get the most accurate results, it is best to wait about a week later. So, if you missed a period on Wednesday, you may not want to take that early pregnancy test until the following Wednesday or Thursday. Because that is when the test will be more reliable. Also, the test can evaluate the hormone that is the basic indicator for pregnancy, human chorionic gonadotropin or hCG, that appears in your urine.
The reality is that hCG is not the same in every woman at every point. Therefore, the levels that are present after just one day of a missed period could be so faint that they aren’t even detected at all. This is not a completely uncommon phenomenon. Actually, it’s very common and can be very unnerving for those that get a false answer. For some, their whole world could be turned topsy-turvy if the initial results are less than favorable, whether positive or negative.
So, before you run out and buy a pregnancy test at the first sign of a missed period, relax. Wait about a week and then, take your test. Regardless of how the results fair, chances are you will be able to feel more confident that you have a more accurate answer.