August 11, 2020 Ten days feels like a long time to someone wondering whether or not they’re pregnant. The simplest answer is ten days is the average time for the fertilized egg to travel to and implant in the uterine lining. Examining the “behind the scene” details might help clarify the answer… Avenue Women’s Center provides highly accurate, free pregnancy tests to women in Chicagoland. Is now not the right time to be pregnant? Are you concerned about a possible pregnancy? Please call or text us today. How It All Works – Pregnancy BasicsThere are a number of variables involved when pregnancy occurs. First, ovulation – the event when the ovary erupts and an egg is produced – occurs on day 14 of an average menstrual cycle. The average woman’s menstrual cycle takes 28 days. And the day an egg is produced occurs 14 days after the first day of the last menstrual period, or LMP. Keep in mind that this 14-day mark is for the average woman, and that, for some women, ovulation can take place later than day 14. The egg lives 12-24 hours and if not fertilized will eventually dissolve and be flushed away in menstrual flow. Sperm, on the other hand, live 3 days on average. So a woman is most fertile 3 days before ovulation and 24 hours after ovulation. If she has unprotected sex during that time, fertilization may occur. Once fertilized, the egg is swept down the fallopian tube toward the central cavity of the uterus. This process can take 6-12 days. Once inside the uterus, the egg begins implantation. That is the process of embedding in the thick, development-friendly environment of the uterine lining. This location is where the pregnancy will develop. Once the egg is implanted in the uterine lining, it begins to develop an attachment which will eventually become the placenta. In addition, a hormone known as HCG is produced. It is only when levels of HCG are high enough to be detected in a woman’s bloodstream that it can be evaluated by either a blood test or a urine test. At three weeks of pregnancy (or one week following conception) the range of HCG in normal pregnancy can range from 5-50 mIU/L (a tiny amount, but wide range, in laboratory calculating language). Home pregnancy tests are very convenient and common these days. They can be used for detecting the presence of HCG in the urine in the range of 20-25 mIU/L, which is typical for approximately 10 days after conception. But the longer one waits and is closer to the first day of the missed period, the more accurate the test will be. Taking a home pregnancy test can be confusing or feel isolating. Receive reliable results you can trust in a professional environment. If you’d like to find out for sure if you’re pregnant, Avenue Women’s Center offers free pregnancy tests. Our highly sensitive, lab-quality tests are accurate just 10 days after possible conception. With six centers in DuPage County, we offer convenient, confidential services at no cost. Call, chat, email, or text for an appointment today! Guest post by Carla Sebaski, RN The information provided here is general in nature. It is not a substitute for a consultation with a medical professional. Before any medical procedure, it is imperative that you discuss your personal medical history, risks, and concerns with your doctor. If you have questions during or after a procedure, your doctor should be immediately contacted. Avenue Women’s Center is not an emergency center. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, such as bleeding and/or pain, seek immediate medical attention. Contact your physician, go to an emergency room, or call 911. If you’ve had unprotected sex recently, then you’re probably thinking about taking a pregnancy test. And you’ve probably got a few questions about them. Like ‘How long do I need to wait before taking one?’ and ‘How do I make sure I’m getting the most accurate results possible?’ To answer those questions (and more), we spoke to Dr. Anna Whelan, an OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine fellow at the Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. Rule of thumb: For the most accurate results, wait a minimum of two weeks after having unprotected sex to take a pregnancy test, said Dr. Whelan. That’s true for both at-home and blood tests. That’s because your body needs time to build up hCG, the hormone that’s produced during pregnancy. And the one that’s analyzed in pregnancy tests. If you take a pregnancy test too early, there’s a chance you could get a false negative. How accurate are pregnancy tests?To test for pregnancy, you have two options. And they’re both precise. An at-home test is 97% to 99% accurate when used correctly (more on that below). A blood test, performed at a doctor’s office or lab, is around 99% accurate. If you get a positive result at home, call your doctor. Your provider can help you confirm the pregnancy. But it’s rare to get a false positive result. So even if the lines on the test are faint, it still means you’re pregnant. A blood test, ordered by a doctor, is your other option. Note: A blood test can detect lower levels of hCG than an at-home test can, but it can take longer to get results due to lab processing, said Dr. Whelan. After getting a positive result at home, it’s common for a doctor, at your first appointment, to order a blood test to confirm the results. Your doctor might also order a blood test if you’re experiencing bleeding or abdominal pain, which can be symptoms of a potential miscarriage. How can I make sure the pregnancy test results are as accurate as possible?Experts recommend you:
theSkimmOf course you’ll want to know as soon as you can if you’re pregnant. But to get the most accurate results, it’s best to wait at least two weeks after having unprotected sex before taking a pregnancy test. And if you’re confused or concerned about your test results, speak with your medical provider. Can pregnancy be detected 5 days after intercourse?Some tests say they can tell you if you're pregnant a few days before a missed period, but they're not as accurate before that missed period. Pregnancy actually doesn't start the day you have sex. It can take up to 6 days after sex for the sperm and egg to join, and then it has to form into a fertilized egg.
Can pregnancy test detect 5 days pregnant?It is this hormone that all home pregnancy tests detect. Clearblue Early Detection Pregnancy Test can tell you 6 days sooner than your missed period (which is 5 days before your expected period)1.
Can I take pregnancy test a week after intercourse?Many women test according to the “two weeks” rule. This means waiting to take a test until two weeks after unprotected sex. It can provide accurate results for women who are on a predictable 28-day cycle and who ovulating once and at a regular interval.
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