When Can You First Check for Pregnancy? Early Detection Explained

Discover when you can check for pregnancy and get accurate results with our expert tips on home pregnancy tests.

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You can check if you’re pregnant as early as 10 days after conception by using a highly sensitive home pregnancy test. For the most accurate results, wait until the first day of your missed period. Early testing can lead to false negatives, so if you test early and get a negative result, try again a few days later. For best accuracy, follow the testing instructions carefully.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How sensitive are home pregnancy tests? Home pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy as early as 10 days after conception with highly sensitive tests.
  2. What should I do if my early test is negative? If you test negative early, wait a few days and retest for a more accurate result after your missed period.
  3. Can I use a home pregnancy test anytime? For the best results, it's recommended to test on the first day of your missed period.
  4. What are the common signs of pregnancy? Common signs include missed periods, nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue, but testing is needed for confirmation.

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