Testing too early

Do you really need to wait until the first day of your missed . You tested too early and too close to implantation. The lower the number, the more sensitive the test, and the earlier it can detect pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different, though.

It can leave you more confused than ever.

If there is no line, you may wonder “Is it too early ?

When should you start testing for pregnancy?

You want to know as early as possible, but when is that? Use this calculator to help you decide when to take your first home pregnancy test. Find out here when it is best to test! Home pregnancy tests are accurate as long as you follow the instructions correctly. A positive test result is almost certainly correct.

However, a negative test result is less reliable. Some medications can also affect the . If you are pregnant, your body needs time to develop detectable levels of HCG. This typically takes seven to days after successful implantation of an egg. You may receive an inaccurate result if the test is taken too early in your cycle.

Taking pregnancy tests too early can really wreak havoc on your mental state and wallet. When can you be confident in the ? The might surprise you. If you cannot use your first morning urine the day you want to test , you should wait until the following day for more accurate . Checking the too soon is another common mistake many women make. Many tests advise you take the test as soon as your period is late.

A negative result can mean that you are not pregnant, you took the test too early , or you took the test wrong. Pregnancy tests vary in their sensitivity (how soon they can detect the hormone hCG), and you may not have given your body enough time to produce enough hCG hormones that will show up on the . For you, taking the test four days before your missed period would be pointless. So yes, I would say it is possible. I waited another week and two days and the test was positive.

Common causes of false-negative include: The test kit is used too early in the pregnancy and hCG levels are too low to be detected. Can drinking too much liquid affect my result?