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When Can A Pregnancy Test Show Positive After Having Unprotected Sex?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2015
Question: hi, i had sex with a girl 6 day ago, and she text-ed me today that she was pregnant by me. can you explain how many day it take for a girl to get pregnant. because i know for sure it could had not been me.
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be positive as early as 14 days after sex.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

I can understand your concern.

Yes, you are right, if you had sex 6 days before and her pregnancy test shown positive result it is not because of you.

Pregnancy test usually detect hcg hormone in her urine and blood, it can be detected as early as 6 days after she conceive( but in a very low quantity).

Pregnancy test can be positive as early as 14 days after sex.

Hope it is useful, feel free to discuss more.

Regards
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When Can A Pregnancy Test Show Positive After Having Unprotected Sex?

Brief Answer: It can be positive as early as 14 days after sex. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. Yes, you are right, if you had sex 6 days before and her pregnancy test shown positive result it is not because of you. Pregnancy test usually detect hcg hormone in her urine and blood, it can be detected as early as 6 days after she conceive( but in a very low quantity). Pregnancy test can be positive as early as 14 days after sex. Hope it is useful, feel free to discuss more. Regards