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How And When To Confirm Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 14 Feb 2015

Question: how long should i wait to check for pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat pregnancy test after 1 week.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

You should undergo one home pregnancy test soon after missed period and repeat the test after 1 week for confirmation.

Blood test for beta-hCG is more worthwhile in this case.

Hope, it will help for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (9 minutes later)

I was due for my period on the 23rd of january but it didnt show up i did a preg test this morning but it came out neg can it be to early should i just wait till nxt week

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Await another one week for period.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

I suggest you to await for next week and repeat the pregnancy test to exclude late conception. It will be worthwhile.

Otherwise, you can undergo one blood test for beta-hCG for confirmation. Mental stress and hormonal imbalance may lead to late period.

Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E