How Soon Can You Detect Pregnancy After Conception?

Discover when to take a pregnancy test and how soon you can know if you're pregnant.

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You can usually tell if you're pregnant about two weeks after conception. Most home pregnancy tests are designed to detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your urine around the time of your missed period, which is about 14 days after conception for a typical 28-day cycle.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the earliest sign of pregnancy? The earliest signs of pregnancy can include missed periods, nausea, and breast tenderness.
  2. How accurate are home pregnancy tests? Home pregnancy tests are about 99% accurate when taken correctly after a missed period.
  3. What hormone do pregnancy tests measure? Pregnancy tests measure the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine.
  4. Can I take a pregnancy test before my missed period? Some sensitive tests can detect pregnancy a few days before a missed period, but results may be less reliable.

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