How soon can you take a pregnancy test after taking the pill?

Just wait at least two weeks after having unprotected sex to take your first test. That’s typically the earliest that a home pregnancy test may be able to detect a pregnancy. If that test is negative, you should wait a week, then take another test to confirm your results.

How long after taking the morning-after pill should I get my period?

Using the morning-after pill may delay your period by up to one week. If you don’t get your period within three to four weeks of taking the morning-after pill, take a pregnancy test. Normally, you don’t need to contact your health care provider after using the morning-after pill.

How long can periods delay after taking pills?

Your periods may be irregular when you first come off the pill, and you should allow up to 3 months for your natural menstrual cycle to fully re-establish itself. This is because the pill contains the hormones that stop the release of an egg (ovulation) each month.

Is the morning after pill an abortion?

EC is one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. EC does not cause an abortion — instead, EC helps prevent pregnancy. The hormones in EC work by keeping a woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs.

Can I take a pregnancy test before my missed period?

So if you are thinking of testing before your missed period, why not try Clearblue Early Detection Pregnancy Test. The day of your expected period is the day your period is due to start. If you still haven’t got your period the next day, this is the day of your missed period.

What is the best time to take a pregnancy test?

Home pregnancy tests (the kind you can buy in drugstores) work best if you take them after you’ve already missed your period. Some tests say they can tell you if you’re pregnant a few days before a missed period, but they’re not as accurate before that missed period.

Is it safe to take a pregnancy test 4 days after ovulation?

If your luteal phase is usually 12 days, four days before your missed period would be nine days after ovulation. That’s way too early to test. For you, taking the test four days before your missed period would be pointless.

How soon can you take a pregnancy test after IUI?

Take a home pregnancy test 14 days after the IUI — or when your clinic advises you — and if it’s negative, you unfortunately may have to attribute your symptoms to the progesterone supplements you’re on. While you’re waiting to test, you may start to have some really early signs of pregnancy — especially toward day 13 or 14.