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When To Test For Pregnancy After Intercourse?

Posted on Mon, 18 May 2015

Question: I had sex on April 11th dont I have to wait 21 days till I can do any testing blood or urine also right now my breast the areola is spreading out alot getting darker and bigger isnt this a symptom of pregnancy what else makes my areola spread if its not pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urine test will confirm pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The spreading and darkening of areola can be due to hormonal changes related to pregnancy. Taking birth control pills or regular sexual activity can also cause such a change. But it is not a confirmatory sign of pregnancy. Since you had sex on 11th you can test your urine now to see if it is positive. Usually the test comes positive 12-14 days after having sex.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (17 minutes later)

You answered my question very well I guess im not pregnant if you can test this early i just did a blood test it was negative i did it last friday i thought it was too early but i guess not

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pregnancy is ruled out.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If the blood test is negative today then pregnancy is ruled out.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar