When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?
Knowing the best time to take a pregnancy test will help you get an accurate result. Whether you’re noticing early symptoms or simply feeling that something is “different,” it’s helpful to understand how pregnancy tests work and why timing matters.
At Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic, we offer no-cost, confidential services to give you peace of mind. Schedule your appointment today, and keep reading to learn more about timing and when to take a test.
How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
First, it’s essential to know how pregnancy tests work. They detect a hormone called hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin. Your body begins producing this hormone after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining.
Since hCG takes time to rise to detectable levels, testing too early can sometimes lead to a false-negative result. For the best chances of receiving an accurate result, wait until at least a day or so after your missed period. Taking the test first thing in the morning can also increase accuracy because your urine will be the most concentrated.
What If I Test Too Early?
If you take a test early and see a negative result, your body may not have produced enough hCG yet to trigger a positive test. If your period still doesn’t arrive within the next few days, take another test.
We know how stressful waiting and questioning the accuracy of a pregnancy test can be. That’s why we offer high-quality pregnancy testing at Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic. We remove the user error to ensure a trustworthy result.
I Have a Positive Test. Now What?
A positive test result can prompt numerous emotions. However, it’s essential to get more information before making any decisions.
Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic provides limited ultrasounds to confirm your pregnancy, measure how far along you are, and determine whether the pregnancy is developing in the correct location. These ultrasounds are offered at no cost and allow you to confidently take your next steps.
Schedule your pregnancy testing appointment today. We’ll help you get answers when they’re needed most.
Pregnancy Tests
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
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Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
Pregnancy Tests
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Men MENtoring Men
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
