{"id":252,"date":"2020-01-01T05:23:47","date_gmt":"2020-01-01T05:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/?p=252"},"modified":"2020-01-01T05:23:47","modified_gmt":"2020-01-01T05:23:47","slug":"trying-to-conceive-how-soon-can-i-take-a-pregnancy-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/trying-to-conceive-how-soon-can-i-take-a-pregnancy-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Trying to Conceive: How Soon Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For couples who are trying to conceive, it is important to identify the right time of the month when women will be most likely to conceive. Knowing the fertile days of a woman can increase the chances of getting pregnant.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->If you and your husband are trying to have a baby, you might be eager to know right away whether you have successfully conceived or need to try again. Online articles discuss how one can feel and see the symptoms of pregnancy even after a week after conceiving.<\/p>\n<p>Still, this is not an accurate way of knowing whether you have conceived or not especially since not all women can experience the same symptoms. There are women who experience morning sickness while some may not experience this at all. Some also feel physical changes immediately while some don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>For women who are trying to conceive but have irregular periods, knowing whether they have conceived or not can be very complicated and can sometimes lead to false alarms. This is why it is better to take a pregnancy test to have better and accurate results.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table Of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662f060a3d02f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662f060a3d02f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/trying-to-conceive-how-soon-can-i-take-a-pregnancy-test\/#How_Soon_Can_You_Take_a_Pregnancy_Test\" title=\"How Soon Can You Take a Pregnancy Test?\">How Soon Can You Take a Pregnancy Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/trying-to-conceive-how-soon-can-i-take-a-pregnancy-test\/#When_is_the_Best_Time_of_the_Day_to_Use_a_Pregnancy_Test\" title=\"When is the Best Time of the Day to Use a Pregnancy Test?\">When is the Best Time of the Day to Use a Pregnancy Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/trying-to-conceive-how-soon-can-i-take-a-pregnancy-test\/#How_Should_I_Use_a_Pregnancy_Test\" title=\"How Should I Use a Pregnancy Test?\">How Should I Use a Pregnancy Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/trying-to-conceive-how-soon-can-i-take-a-pregnancy-test\/#Will_Testing_Before_a_Missed_Period_Show_Fake_Results\" title=\"Will Testing Before a Missed Period Show Fake Results?\">Will Testing Before a Missed Period Show Fake Results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/trying-to-conceive-how-soon-can-i-take-a-pregnancy-test\/#Can_Women_Who_Have_Irregular_Periods_Use_a_Pregnancy_Test\" title=\"Can Women Who Have Irregular Periods Use a Pregnancy Test?\">Can Women Who Have Irregular Periods Use a Pregnancy Test?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Soon_Can_You_Take_a_Pregnancy_Test\"><\/span><strong>How Soon Can You Take a Pregnancy Test?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pregnancy tests nowadays have a high level of accuracy such that it can detect pregnancy days before you miss your period. While nobody is stopping you from taking a pregnancy test a week after your fertile period, the results can still be inaccurate.<\/p>\n<p>Pregnancy tests detect the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (HCG) which is passed on to the urine. When pregnancy develops, this hormone increases so detecting it through a pregnancy test becomes more accurate.<\/p>\n<p>While getting pregnant will immediately produce HCG in your body, the amount produced can be very little such that it cannot be detected by a pregnancy test easily. This is why women who take a pregnancy test too early see negative results even when they are already pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>So if you are trying to conceive, it would be better to take a pregnancy test a few days before your period is due. The safest day to test is about 3-4 days before your period. While some may claim that they can detect pregnancy as early as a week before your period is due, this may still be inaccurate.<\/p>\n<p>If you are going to consult your doctor, he may tell you that the safest way to take a pregnancy test is after you have actually missed your period. One day after you have missed your period will most likely provide you with real results.<\/p>\n<p>For women who have irregular periods, trying to identify the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/\"> safest date when to use a pregnancy test<\/a> can be quite tricky since you can\u2019t really pinpoint when your period is due. Generally, it is best to test three weeks after your last unprotected intercourse since the HCG in your body can be detected better during this time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_Best_Time_of_the_Day_to_Use_a_Pregnancy_Test\"><\/span><strong>When is the Best Time of the Day to Use a Pregnancy Test?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While pregnancy test kits nowadays are accurate in detecting HCG in urine, it is still advisable by most to test early in the morning. Specifically, using your first pee in the morning for your pregnancy test is the best option since this will contain a higher HCG concentration.<\/p>\n<p>There are some instances when women who are pregnant see negative results when testing midday or in the afternoon. Although rare, there can be instances when the HCG in your urine goes down especially if you have peed a lot before testing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_I_Use_a_Pregnancy_Test\"><\/span><strong>How Should I Use a Pregnancy Test?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we have already discussed, the best time of the day to take a pregnancy test is early in the morning. Try to do this at home so you can take your time. Depending on your pregnancy test kit, there are different instructions that you will need to follow.<\/p>\n<p>A pregnancy test strip will require you to immerse it in urine below the arrow indicated. There is also a pregnancy kit where you will have to use a small dropper included in the package and drop a small amount of urine in the indicated area. Lastly, a handheld pregnancy stick will only require you to place it where your urine stream will flow.<\/p>\n<p>All types of pregnancy test kits will show results of either one line for negative or two lines for positive results. Others have an indicator where it will state \u201cpregnant\u201d or \u201cnot pregnant\u201d. No matter what type of pregnancy test you are going to use, carefully read the instructions to show valid results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Testing_Before_a_Missed_Period_Show_Fake_Results\"><\/span><strong>Will Testing Before a Missed Period Show Fake Results?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer can be yes and no. First of all, you can get fake results when testing too early such that your pregnancy test will show you negative results. This happens when women still have a low level of HCG in their urine which the pregnancy test can\u2019t detect yet.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, you can get positive results even before you miss your period. This is when the HCG level in your urine has increased significantly for the pregnancy test to detect it accurately.<\/p>\n<p>While HCG becomes present in a woman\u2019s body as soon as she conceives, not all will experience an increase in this type of hormone immediately. This is why it still recommended that you take your pregnancy test after you have actually missed your period.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Women_Who_Have_Irregular_Periods_Use_a_Pregnancy_Test\"><\/span><strong>Can Women Who Have Irregular Periods Use a Pregnancy Test?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course! Even if you have an irregular period, this does not mean that you cannot conceive or your body cannot produce a fertile egg that can be fertilized by a sperm. Unless you have a deeper fertility or ovulation problem, women who have<a href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/\"> irregular periods can use a pregnancy test<\/a> and see results without a problem.<\/p>\n<p>The only difficulty with women who have irregular periods is knowing when they actually missed a period yet or not. Unlike women who have a regular period, they do not have a general idea when they are expecting their period and whether they missed it or not.<\/p>\n<p>Women who have irregular periods can sometimes have a 40-day menstrual cycle while some even experience missing a month\u2019s period. 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