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the best time to take a pregnancy test?

As the title suggests I could do with some advice as this is a first for me!

Anyone who's read my other posts will know the last 3wks have been v stressful.

I've had v little appetite and have been v tired. I'm on the pill and take it continuously so never have a period so can't go by wen my last one was. I last had sex 5wks ago so wondered if it was too soon to get an accurate test?

TIA

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  • CL
    CL Posts: 1,537 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    First thing in the morning.
  • Cara79
    Cara79 Posts: 580 Forumite
    Hey,

    The average cycle is 28 days - so I would say if you had sex 5 weeks ago, a test should now show. First thing in the morning with your first pee is always better too.

    I would test first thing tomorrow to be sure.

    Of course it could be down to something else & if ur stressing about being pg that could affect u anyway.

    Good luck & let us know how u get on
    x
  • alisong1
    alisong1 Posts: 96 Forumite
    10 Posts
    Now is the time!
  • go_cat
    go_cat Posts: 2,509 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    as above the tests nowadays are so sensitive they you can test even before your period is due

    First morning urine is best for the pregnancy hormone levels to begin with
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