How long do I have to wait to take a pregnancy test?

[mistress d]

I had sex on August 23rd, and then started my period two days later. Then I had sex on August 31st. We used a condom both times. My stomach has been hurting and whatnot though, so I want to take a pregnancy test just to sooth any worries I have. Since I just recently had my period, do I have to wait all the way up until I am about to start again/have a late period to check? My periods are usually irregular though, so there is no telling how long that will be. So even though I am not due for another period for awhile, can I go ahead and use a pregnancy test, and it still get a a result? Or, if I am pregnant, would it not show a positive result until I am closer to my period?To the person who said I am too young, I am actually 20.

 

[mitchelled65706]

you can take one that can detect pregnacy just 3 days after having sex

 

[Mom]

you should wait about a week , considering you just had your period your body releases hormones and that sometimes can give a pregnancy test false readings, and also if you wait longer like a few days before you should have your period there is a better more accurate reading.

 

[mongo862001]

go as soon as possible

 

[mobildik]

After 3 days and it will tell you your results.I bled for 3 months before i knew i was preg.So dont let the bleeding fool you.It did me.You can go to the dollar general if you have one in your town and get a preg. test for 1.00 and it actually works good.Many people i know that has had kids used them and they work.Hope you get what you want .

 

[mitchelled65706]

Home pregnancy tests are usually reliable 4 weeks after you had sex last, or 4 weeks after a missed period. Are you worried about becoming pregnant? If so you need to look at birth control a lot more effective than a condom. The pill, cervical Cap, diaphragm, spermicidal jelly. there are many children running around because a condom was ineffective in preventing pregnancy.

 

[mistergreenjeans6969]

A home pregnancy test is only accurate when taken at the time your period is due. Since you had your period on Aug 23rd, a pregnancy test won't even tell you anything until around September 23rd. It's far too early.But it's unlikely that you're pregnant since you used a condom and had sex just after your period ended. Maybe just a stomach bug.If you don't get your period by the end of this month, then you can take a home pregnancy test. If you take the test too early, like now, then it's going to say "negative" no matter what.

 

[miss_jsg]

If your period is so irregular, you should wait at least 3 weeks from the first day of your last period, which looks like Sept 15th before you take a pregnancy test, although it would be more accurate to wait until you would have missed, Sept 23rd (based on a 28 day cycle). Make sure you get an early pregnancy test when you do it.Are you sure you didn't eat something bad? Food poisoning? Just checking.

 

[Mom]

Hi Sweetie,I did the Same thing u did, jumped the gun over stress, which'll prolong r period & wasted all kinds o' $ on prego tests! Best u just down calm rself down, & back 2 reality, did the comdomn break, fall off, etc? U can have a "First Resonse" from drug store nowif u like, but trust me r wasting r $. However if it'll settle r state o' mind plse do so! 48 hr.Best o' Luck, my friend,LOL, Diana DP.S. 1st pee a.m.

 

[Mom]

Please stop having sex....you sound far too young and innocent.God Bless you.