How Early Can You Take a Pregnancy Test?
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One Week After Ovulation
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A large number of home pregnancy tests say they are up to 99 percent accurate on the first day of your missed period. But research suggests that most can't accurately detect a pregnancy so early. Testing a week after your missed period will produce more accurate results, according to WomensHealth.gov.
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Two Weeks After Ovulation
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Studies show that implantation and appearance of the pregnancy hormone, HCG, occurs six to 12 days after ovulation, and 84 percent of implantations occur eight to 10 days afterward, according to the website BabyHopes.com. To garner more accurate results, wait to take your pregnancy text until 12 to 14 days after ovulation.
Bottom Line
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Even if you use a very sensitive and accurate test that will detect your pregnancy in the days after ovulation, it is advisable to wait until about 12 days later. The result you will get will be more accurate. It also takes into account that many miscarriages happen in the early days of pregnancy when implantation does not happen correctly. Waiting to test gives you the most accurate result after a period of time that is precarious for a pregnancy.
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