When Can You Detect Pregnancy? Early Detection Explained

Discover when pregnancy can be detected and the best methods for testing early.

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Pregnancy can be detected as early as 10 days after conception using sensitive home pregnancy tests, which detect the hormone hCG in urine. For more accurate results, it's advisable to wait until a missed period to take the test. Blood tests administered by a healthcare provider can confirm pregnancy even earlier.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the earliest a home pregnancy test can be taken? Home pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy as early as 10 days after conception.
  2. Why is a missed period important for pregnancy testing? Waiting for a missed period increases the accuracy of the test, as hormone levels become more detectable.
  3. How accurate are blood tests for pregnancy? Blood tests for pregnancy are very accurate and can detect pregnancy earlier than home tests.
  4. What hormone do pregnancy tests detect? Pregnancy tests detect the hormone hCG, which is produced after conception.

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