Knowing when and how to take a pregnancy test can be tricky when dealing with big emotions around an unexpected pregnancy. You may not be able to wrap your mind around the idea of pregnancy test results right now.
Do your best to take one step at a time. We’re here to help you find the clarity you need to move forward. Some reasons for taking another pregnancy test can be due to taking a test at the wrong time or taking another test if you experience irregular periods.
Did You Take It at the Wrong Time?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the best time of day to take a pregnancy test is first thing in the morning after waking up. During this point of the day, your urine will be the most concentrated, making hCG easier to detect.
If you do take a pregnancy test later in the day, make sure it has been at least three hours since you last emptied your bladder.
Do You Experience Irregular Periods?
Do you have months where you don’t know when your next period will begin? This can make confirming a potential pregnancy confusing. The FDA shares that most pregnancy tests can detect the pregnancy hormone, hCG, in urine 12-15 days after ovulation for women with 28-day cycles.
For the most accurate results with irregular periods, wait 36 days after your last menstrual period or four weeks after you had sex to take a pregnancy test.
Get Confirmation and Support
It’s easy to second-guess yourself when taking a pregnancy test and not understand the results. Come to A Choice for Women, and we’ll confirm your pregnancy test for free. Get the answers you need and the support from our team today.
In the event of a positive test, we can provide financial assistance that can help you. But to qualify for financial assistance, you have to come in and talk to one of our counselors.
Schedule a free and confidential pregnancy test appointment to get started. You are not alone.