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Re: What are the odds that I'm pregnant? - March 12th 2012, 05:55 PM

Hey there!

Firstly, you mentioned that you had unprotected sex about a week ago. You won't be able to take a test for another two weeks. Two weeks is the standard time before you can take a test and for it to be accurate. Just because you CAN test after two weeks doesn't mean it's going to give you an accurate result. Here is a list of things for you to remember when testing:
  • Buy pregnancy tests in bulk. Most of them have 2 or more in the package, and I highly suggest buying one of those. If one test comes out negative, and you're still worried, you have that extra test(s) to take another one.
  • Check expiration dates before buying. In my experience, the date is on the side of the box where you open the packaging. If the date has since passed, inform an associate of the store so they can remove any other tests that are expired, and find you one that isn't.
  • IMPORTANT: Read the directions thoroughly. You don't want to miscaculate, or do the test wrong giving you a wrong answer.
  • Take the test FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, meaning when you first urinate after waking up. The hCG hormone, or pregnancy hormone, is most potent in the morning, giving you the best, more accurate result.

Secondly, stressing out about this isn't going to help. You'll need to relax. There is ALWAYS a chance of pregnancy when you have sex, especially unprotected, but even with protection too. Nothing is 100% except abstinence. With your particular situation, you'll need to relax. It's only been a week so you won't be experiencing any pregnancy symptoms just yet.

Your best bet is to wait another week or two and buying a test, if only just to ease your mind. Next time you decide to have sex, use protection so you don't have to worry about this kind of thing.











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