Pregnancy can be detected in a few days

Generally speaking, you can test yourself 7-10 days after having sex. You can test pregnancy by testing morning urine with early pregnancy test strips or pregnancy test sticks. The longer the time after sexual intercourse, the more accurate the test will be. In short, you can test whether you are pregnant within one week after having sex, or about three weeks at the latest. The principle of early pregnancy test is to test the hCG value, that is, the value of hCG gonadotropin in the body. This hormone will be metabolized into the urine through the blood circulation system of pregnant women.

Early pregnancy test strip pregnancy test is a relatively convenient and easy way to detect early pregnancy. This type of hormone is produced by the embryo and usually appears in the urine a few days after pregnancy. However, due to the small amount, it is not easy to test it at the beginning, and it will become increasingly obvious from 10 to 14 days. Going to the hospital for a blood test can also measure the hCG value, which is more accurate.

It should be noted that although many pregnancy test strips indicate that women can take a pregnancy test one day after missing their normal menstrual period, in fact, not all pregnant women secrete the same rate and amount of hCG hormone, which varies from person to person. If you have to do a urine test, a negative result may be incorrect.

Early pregnancy test strips and pregnancy test sticks are only the first step in pregnancy screening and cannot be used as a diagnostic method. In order to prevent ectopic pregnancy and ensure the healthy growth of the fetus, further examination is required in the hospital.

It is best to use the first urine in the morning to test for pregnancy by testing whether there is a certain amount of hCG in the urine to determine whether the pregnancy is present. If the hCG preset value of the pregnancy test stick is reached, two bars will appear on the pregnancy test stick, indicating pregnancy.

A lot of hCG in urine is metabolized after embryo implantation, and generally it takes at least 11 days for embryo implantation to occur. Therefore, it is generally necessary to use a pregnancy test stick to test for pregnancy 11 days after ovulation. Generally speaking, the accuracy of pregnancy testing is higher when the menstrual period is about 10 days late. The method of testing pregnancy with a pregnancy test stick is simple. If no comparison line appears within 5 minutes, it means that the test is invalid or unsuccessful.

How to improve the accuracy of pregnancy test:

First of all, try to use the first urine in the morning for testing, because female hormones are most easily detected at this time. Don't drink too much water to increase your urine, as this will dilute your growth hormone levels. Taking certain medications before taking a pregnancy test may affect the accuracy of the pregnancy test, so be sure to read the instructions carefully before taking a pregnancy test.