When Is the Best Time to Take a Pregnancy Test?
If you think you might be pregnant, the waiting and uncertainty can feel endless. You may be wondering when you should take a test to get the most accurate result.
Timing matters with pregnancy tests. You can schedule a free appointment at Liberty Women’s Clinic, where a 99% accurate, lab quality pregnancy test will be administered in a confidential and professional setting. Keep reading for timing insights.
You can also schedule a free appointment at Liberty Women’s Clinic and take a 99% accurate, lab-quality pregnancy test in a confidential and professional setting.
The Best Day to Test
Pregnancy tests deliver positive results when the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is detected in urine or blood (depending on the type of test you take).
This hormone builds in your body after a fertilized egg implants in the uterus, which takes roughly a week after conception. It takes time for hCG to rise to a detectable level, but you can usually get a positive test at least one day after your missed period.
If your cycles are irregular, try testing about four weeks after the last time you had sex or around 36 days from the start of your last period. This can help reduce the chance of a false-negative result.
The Best Time of Day to Test
Testing first thing in the morning, right after you wake up, increases your chances of the test detecting hCG early in pregnancy. That’s because your urine is more concentrated.
If you take a test later in the day, try not to drink large amounts of liquid beforehand, as it could dilute your urine and affect the accuracy.
What if the Test Is Negative?
Sometimes, even after a missed period, hCG hasn’t risen high enough to trigger a positive result. If your test is negative but your period still hasn’t arrived, wait a few days to a week and test again.
If you continue getting negative results but suspect you may be pregnant, try a lab-quality pregnancy test. If it still comes back negative and you haven’t had your period yet, talk with your doctor about what might be causing your delayed period.
Get Results at Liberty Women’s Clinic
Facing the unknown can feel stressful, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Liberty Women’s Clinic offers free pregnancy testing in a safe, confidential environment. If your test is positive, you may also qualify for a complimentary limited ultrasound.
Schedule your free appointment today to find out if you’re pregnant.
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional counseling and/or medical advice. All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional counseling and/or medical advice.