Is The Clear Blue Test For Pregnancy Dependable?

Posted on Wed, 8 Jul 2015

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Question : I had sex on 13th XXXXXXX I took morning after pill, I did a pregnancy test 13 days later it said I was 2-3 weeks so was I already pregnant or could it be from that time

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to HCM,

I can understand your concerns,

First,I would like to explain that usually egg releases before 14days of expected period and survive only for 24hours.if you have sex in this fertile period,pregnancy occurs.

I need some details before giving my opinion-
1.what was your last menses date?
2.Are your periods regular?
3.which test did you do to know the weeks(pregnancy duration)?
4.Did you have any bleeding after I-pill?
5.How many hours of intercourse you took i-pill?
6.Any details do you want to mention?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Nidhi Setia (10 minutes later)

I don't when my period was there not regular. I did clear blue test. last period I had was brown discharge. I had no bleeding after the pill. I had sex on the sat took pill on monday. I had unprotected sex before that time earler in the week too.

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Results are not reliable.

Detailed Answer:
In my opinion, the results of clear blue test can not reliably determine the pregnancy status.

I would advise you to go for ultrasound scan after two more weeks to confirm the status of pregnancy (weeks of pregnancy).

Blood beta HCG levels will confirm whether you are pregnant or not.

If you wish to continue with pregnancy, ultrasound is the best way for monitoring the pregnancy.
If you donot want the pregnancy, MTP kit can be used under doctor's supervision.

Do not panic. Discuss about this with your doctor.

Hope this helps.

Take care.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj