How long after my period should I take a pregnancy test?

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After the fertilized egg will go to the uterus to implant. This makes a woman not menstruating, also known as a missed period. Usually this phenomenon is often accompanied by a series of signs that indicate that a woman has had a period. pregnancy, typically a missed period. So how long should I take a pregnancy test if my period is late?

1. How long does it take to get pregnant?

Each person's menstrual cycle is different and we can calculate the time delay to determine if you are pregnant or not.
So how long does it take to get pregnant? During ovulation, if sex occurs, two weeks later we will receive the results (in those who have regular menstrual periods). The next month, if your period is about 3 days late, there is a high chance that you are pregnant.

2. The earliest signs of pregnancy

Early detection of pregnancy is very important, it helps mothers preserve and supplement the body with substances to develop the fetus. Early signs that you are pregnant include:
Constipation Constipation is common in first-time mothers. This is caused by an increase in the production of the hormone progesterone. This hormone has the function of relaxing the organs in the body including the digestive tract. This slows down the passage of food, leading to constipation.
Mood swings This is quite common among pregnant women. Hormonal changes in the body affect the neurotransmitters. This phenomenon is called pseudochemistry in the brain. In some more severe cases, mothers may feel sad, heavy, desperate... this is very harmful to pregnant women and fetuses. Therefore, when you see any signs of a low mood, it is necessary to seek medical advice.
Bloating Hormonal changes not only change the mood, but also cause the body to be bloated. This phenomenon is similar to the feeling that occurs before menstruation.
Frequent urination During pregnancy, hormonal changes lead to a chain of causes that increase the level of blood circulation through the kidneys. The consequence of this is that the bladder fills up more quickly. Frequent urination will continue to increase with the development of the fetus. As the fetus grows, it also puts pressure on the bladder, making the mother often feel the need to urinate.

Fatigue When the hormone progesterone increases rapidly in the body, pregnant women often feel sleepy. In addition, this hormone also causes morning sickness and frequent urination at night. Since then, pregnant women always feel more tired and sluggish.
Late period For those who have regular menstrual cycles, detecting pregnancy is very easy. Because you only need to see a delay in your period, you can use a pregnancy test for a quick test. As for those who continue to monitor their menstrual cycle or irregular periods, they need to observe the accompanying signs.
Nausea This occurs mostly in pregnant women and peaks 1 or 2 months after conception. However, there are still some cases appearing earlier than after 2 weeks. This condition will gradually decrease from the 4th, 5th month and pregnant women will feel more comfortable.

3. Pregnancy test by blood test method

Besides using a pregnancy test, you can also take a blood test to find out if you are pregnant. This is a modern test method and gives highly accurate results.
What is a blood test? During pregnancy, the hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) appears in the blood and urine of a pregnant woman. Therefore, the blood test to detect pregnancy is the measurement of beta-hCG levels in the blood. The process of performing this test takes little time and can give accurate results. The best time to have blood drawn for the test is 7-14 days after sex.
Notes when performing the test. When going to the medical center to take blood for testing, pregnant women can still eat and drink without eating like other blood tests. The best time to take the test is in the morning. The mother should not drink tea or alcoholic beverages for at least 12 hours before the blood draw.

4. What are the benefits of a blood test during pregnancy?

A blood test during pregnancy can detect an early pregnancy even if a woman has not shown any signs of a missed period. Specifically, from the 10th day after ovulation or the 23rd and 24th day of the menstrual cycle, it is possible to detect pregnancy.
This is the easy, simple method. In addition, it also brings many benefits to the mother and the fetus: Determining the mother's blood type, checking the fetus, early detection of diseases transmitted from the mother or detecting risks leading to miscarriage,.
Pregnancy test by urine Beta-hCG test Beta-hCG test is an important test to detect early pregnancy. In addition, it is also used in men to check for testicular cancer.
Urine Beta-hCG test As mentioned above, when a woman is pregnant hCG appears in both blood and urine. A urine test is actually a pregnancy test. This means is easy to find and buy in all pharmacies. This is a quick, simple and easy test to do.

How to read results Beta-hCG test results are shown based on the display line of the pregnancy test strip.
1 line: negative result, means you are not pregnant 2 lines: positive result means you are pregnant Pregnancy is a wonderful thing in a woman's life. It requires the mother to have a healthy diet and lifestyle for the fetus to develop. Therefore, early pregnancy detection is very important, when you miss your period and have signs of pregnancy, you should actively buy a pregnancy test to check at home, then you can go to Vinmec hospital to check. Test and ultrasound to make sure the fetus has entered the uterus and consult obstetricians to help mother and baby have a healthy pregnancy.

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