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Can Pregnancy Test Be Done During Menstruation?

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Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2016
Question: Can I get a Pregnancy Test done during some Menstrual period?..
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can do pregnancy test in doubtful case.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Generally, if a woman has got her regular monthly period, then chance of pregnancy is extremely RARE or Negligible. In that case, pregnancy test will be NEGATIVE.

However, you can undergo one home pregnancy test (if you have any kind of doubt regarding pregnancy) during light menstrual period because it may signify bleeding in early weeks of pregnancy or sign of miscarriage.

One pelvic ultrasound scan (USG) is advisable irrespective of pregnancy test result.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.

Wish your good health and take care.

For future query, you can directly approach me through

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (4 hours later)
SORRY to bug you again. I'm now getting the hang of this it supposed to be a follow up from my 1st Question. AND like I said before it's been 11yrs. so I'm kinda embarrassed nervous afraid & scared. thanks for all your help.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Do the tests as mentioned.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

Don't be afraid and scared. Do home pregnancy test and one ultrasound scan to detect any kind of uterine pathology. Review with test report.

Be well and take care. Good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (8 hours later)
I did it!.
twice & I'm not Prego!!!! 😁😁😁😁 yeayyyyy
now I need to find the Best birth control method.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Combined OCP is best birth control method.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks. I have reviewed attached images and you are NOT pregnant.

Best birth control method is combined oral contraceptive pill (like YASMIN) and it should be taken for 21 days (starting from D1 or D5) with 7 days gap.

It will help to regularize monthly period and give highest protection (more than 99%) after 1-month used against unwanted pregnancy.

Hope, it helps for your information. Good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Can Pregnancy Test Be Done During Menstruation?

Brief Answer: You can do pregnancy test in doubtful case. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Generally, if a woman has got her regular monthly period, then chance of pregnancy is extremely RARE or Negligible. In that case, pregnancy test will be NEGATIVE. However, you can undergo one home pregnancy test (if you have any kind of doubt regarding pregnancy) during light menstrual period because it may signify bleeding in early weeks of pregnancy or sign of miscarriage. One pelvic ultrasound scan (USG) is advisable irrespective of pregnancy test result. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help. Wish your good health and take care. For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326