Can i take a pregnancy test after 5 days?
Pregnancy
Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour
Created on : 02/05/2025
Answer
Taking a home pregnancy test only five days after sexual intercourse is unlikely to provide a reliable result. The level of hCG in your urine will likely be too low to be detected by most home pregnancy tests. It's advisable to wait at least until you've missed a period before taking a home pregnancy test, as hCG levels will usually increase sufficiently to give a more reliable result.
It's best to wait for a missed period, which usually occurs about two to three weeks after conception, before taking a home pregnancy test. You can always consult a healthcare provider for blood tests that can detect hCG levels much sooner.
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