Missed period & pregnancy

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GillyG12
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by GillyG12 on Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:44 am

Missed period & pregnancy

How soon after a missed period is a test reliable to show a positive/negative pregnancy?

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Dr Helen Webberley
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by Dr Helen Webberley on Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:19 am

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Hi there, modern pregnany tests are very accurate and should show up positive by three weeks after the day you conceived. Usually by the time you have missed a period a test done on the first urine sample of the morning (so it is more concentrated from being held overnight in your bladder) would show up a pregnancy. Can I ask, are you wanting to be pregnant or not wanting to be pregnant? Dr Webberley
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by GillyG12 on Mon Jun 08, 2015 1:24 pm

Re: Missed period & pregnancy

Thank you for the information. I am hoping to be pregnant but am currently only a few days late so will leave it a few days before doing a test!

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Dr Helen Webberley
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by Dr Helen Webberley on Mon Jun 08, 2015 1:42 pm

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How exciting! Please post on here if it comes up poisitve so we can share your news! Have you been trying for long?
Dr Helen Webberley
NHS GP and Director of www.MyWebDoctor.co.uk
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http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... berley.php

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