Do i have to re-test again??????
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Do i have to re-test again??????
| Mon, 09-22-2003 - 7:54pm |
My LMP was 1 Sept, i had unprotected sex ( and used withdrawl method) on 13 Sept. my period cycle is average 28 - 29 days. My period is due on 28 - 30 Sept.
I have done a quantative blood test ( shows exact amount of HCG in blood) today which is considered 9 days from the intercourse. The test dected No HCG in blood, which means (-)
*My question*
Do i need to re-test again? i mean are 9 days after sex enough for the HCG to be produced in the blood and dectect pregnancy or it's still early??? i wish the test i did is accurate, but still i need to hear your opinion and advice from you poeple out there and from those who have experience/knowlegde in such matters.
Thxs in advance

I hope this helps some...implantation can occur between 6-12 days after ovulation, which means, if an egg was fertilized...implantation may not have occured yet (since it's only been a maximum of 9 days in which pregnancy could have happened), and your body would not have produced any HCG yet. First Response Early Pregnancy tests *can* detect pregnancy in up to 52% of women who take them 4 days before their period is late. My advice is to wait, if your period is late, then take a home preg test.
I hope you get the answer you want!
I've also heard that healthy fertile women have an hcg level of 5 mg, even when they're not pregnant.
Good luck!
Michele :-)
EDD 5-22-04