How long after sexual intercourse can pregnancy be detected

  Every family hopes to welcome their baby after being fully prepared. When both husband and wife enter the state of preparing for pregnancy, there will be adjustments in diet, daily routine, and other aspects. I want to know if I'm pregnant as soon as possible after two people have sex. So, how long after sexual intercourse can pregnancy be detected?

  

How long after sexual intercourse can pregnancy be detected1

  Under normal circumstances, if you want to use test strips to test for pregnancy, you usually need to wait for about 10 to 14 days. Because normal ovulation occurs on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle, if conception is successful at this time, it takes six to seven days for the fertilized egg to produce HCG at the fastest. Because pregnancy tests rely on measuring urine HCG to determine pregnancy, and the large secretion of HCG occurs after the fertilized egg begins to merge with nourishing cells, which takes at least 11 days for the fertilized egg to implant.

  Therefore, if you want to accurately determine whether you are pregnant, it is more accurate to choose to check after 10 to 14 days of sexual intercourse. When testing, it is advisable to choose the first morning urine test as it is the easiest time to detect hormone levels and provides the most accurate results. If tested at night, urine should be stored in the bladder for at least four hours. Do not drink too much water to increase urine at this time, as it can dilute hormone levels.

  Although a pregnancy test stick or paper can quickly detect pregnancy, the results may not be accurate. If you have been wanting to confirm pregnancy, it is better to go to the hospital for examination.

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