How soon after ....

[dare]

....can you take a preg. test?

[Tina]

Prob shouldn't take it earlier than 2 days after your missed period.

[dare]

If you get a test at the doctors office..can you test sooner then? Or will it not matter b/c you are still testing too soon?

[trinitylove]

you'll still need to wait. they basically use the same method as the "do it yourself" tests you can buy-unless they do a blood test.

[homeschoolmom]

Some OTC pregnancy test are more sensitive than others and can sense Hcg production earlier. Look for ones that say that you can test X number of days before your missed period. I know I used one of those tests when I was pregnant with my last and it was accurate, baby #4 was on his way. I wish I could help you out with a brand name, but it's been a few years now. HTH!

[Tina]

ya, it takes a few weeks for things to really show up on a test. Gotta be patient! ;) But I know it's hard!

[futureNICUnurse]

It depends on when implantation takes place. It can happen as early as 3 days after ovulation to as late as 14 days after, with the average being 7-10 days after ovulation. It takes about 2 days or so after implantation for hCG levels to build up enough to be detected in blood or urine to trigger a positive pregnancy test. (Whether a blood test or a urine test) Some women can get positive pregnancy tests before they miss a period, but some won't get a positive test until they're late.

I wish I could give you a more definite answer! Good luck to you! :D

[Blondell]

Originally posted by Tina@Jun 19 2006, 02:31 PM
Gotta be patient! ;) But I know it's hard!
:baby: :mad:

[northernstar]

Really, you can take it anytime you want. As mentioned above, best to wait until your expected period. Remember - false negatives are common, false positives are not!