You should wait to take a pregnancy test until the week after your missed period for the most accurate result. If you dont want to wait until youve missed your period, you should wait at least one to two weeks after you had sex. If you are pregnant, your body needs time to develop detectable levels of HCG.

Can you take a pregnancy test the day of your missed period?

You can take a pregnancy test on the first day of a missed period. You may take a pregnancy test as soon as you miss a period or if your period is late.

Can I take a pregnancy test if my period is 3 days late?

I took a pregnancy test when i was 2-3 days late.. could i still be pregnant? If you take a pregnancy test after your period is late and get a negative result, youre unlikely to be pregnant. Home pregnancy tests are very accurate — about 99 percent — but a false negative is still possible.

Can I be 3 days late and not pregnant?

Some people have their period every 28 days like clockwork. But most people will experience a late or missed period at least once without being pregnant, and thats perfectly normal.

How do you know if youre pregnant without a test?

The most common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy might include:Missed period. If youre in your childbearing years and a week or more has passed without the start of an expected menstrual cycle, you might be pregnant. Tender, swollen breasts. Nausea with or without vomiting. Increased urination. Fatigue.

Why is my period late not pregnant?

Pregnancy is by far the most common cause of a missed period, but there are some other medical and lifestyle factors that can affect your menstrual cycle. Extreme weight loss, hormonal irregularities, and menopause are among the most common causes if youre not pregnant.