WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: When Do I take a home pregnancy test?

Re: When Do I take a home pregnancy test?

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 14 Nov 2000 14:38:37 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 14 Nov 2000, Tammy wrote: >
>Hi I posted a question yesterday Dr. Wang said I could take a home
>pregnancy test and that if its ectopic it would still show up. I'm
>wondering how soon I can take this test? I had an abnormal period
>Oct.26th. I took a test last Tuesday which said negative but I'm still
>having symptoms of being pregnant. He also mentioned I could be havinga
>bladder infection but I always know when I have one. So I'm wondering
>when to take another test? Can you also tell me how soon after you
>concieve can you getimplatation spotting? I started spotting last week
>and I spotted for three days. I'm sorry to be a pest I just have never
>experienced any of this before thank you for helping.

Most women never have implantation bleeding, but if it occurs, it is generally 8-10 days post ovulation. I don't think that I would repeat the test for at least a week, and if that one is negative, I would wait for another period. Even abnormal periods can be periods, and that would not make you due again for another 10 days or so.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional.

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