When Does A Pregnancy Test Turn Positive?

Posted on Sat, 25 Apr 2015

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Sat, 25 Apr 2015 Answered on

Fri, 15 May 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi.. How soon after having sex one can use a pregnancy test kit ??

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pregnancy to be tested one week after missed period

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1)One can use pregnancy test after one week of missed period.

2) Pregnancy test wont show result immediately after sex.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar