so, you don't have to wait any longer after 7 days miss your period, directly go to the drugs store to get your pregnancy test kit. This is what you should know a little about pregnancy testing.
Pregnancy Testing
Pregnancy tests measure a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). The placenta produces this hormone during pregnancy. The embryo begins to produce this hormone as soon as it attaches to the wall of the uterus -- often as soon as eight to ten days after conception. How soon a pregnancy can be detected depends on:
- How much HCG is being produced
- The type of pregnancy test used (blood or urine)
- The amount of HCG the test measures
Home Pregnancy Tests
Home pregnancy tests are used to test your urine. The home kits generally react to a specific amount of HCG in your urine and turn colour if that concentration is present. The smaller the amount of HCG the test measures, the earlier it will detect your pregnancy. Generally one of these kits can detect a pregnancy ten days to two weeks after ovulation, around the time of your first missed period. A positive test with a home testing kit is usually correct, however a negative test does not necessarily prove you aren't pregnant. A repeat test a week later might be positive. If you find it positive, so you may start planning to see your doctor
Pregnancy Testing at Your Doctor's Office
It is wise, to confirm a home test result with a test at your doctor's office. This is also a good time for you and your doctor to start talking about prenatal care. The test typically done in the doctor's office is a blood test that measures levels of beta human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). These tests can tell your doctor the exact amount of pregnancy hormone in your blood. Abnormal levels of beta-HCG are an early warning sign of problems.
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