Is It Accurate to Take a Pregnancy Test 12 Days Before Your Period?

Find out if you should take a pregnancy test before your missed period and learn about optimal testing times for accurate results.

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It's generally not recommended to take a pregnancy test 12 days before your period. Most tests are more accurate after a missed period. For best results, wait until you've missed your period to take the test, as accuracy increases significantly the closer you are to your expected period date.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the best time to take a pregnancy test? The best time to take a pregnancy test is after you've missed your period for the most accurate results.
  2. How early can you take a pregnancy test? Some tests can be taken as early as 5 days before your missed period, but accuracy is lower than after a missed period.
  3. Can you get a false negative on a pregnancy test? Yes, false negatives can occur if the test is taken too early or if the test is not used correctly.

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