How early to test for pregnancy before missed period?

Question

I have two tests at home and trying very hard not to use them too early. Period is due in 5 days and I feel mild cramps. How many days before missed period did your positive show?

Lilavati Chatterjee · Answer

Don't torture urself testing super early, hota nahi clear. Wait a couple days after the missed date and use morning pee, that worked for me.

Tulsi Mitra · Answer

I tested 2 days before my missed date and it was faint, then clear after. Some sensitive kits say they work a few days early but morning urine gives best result. Tracking my cycle helped me time it.

Charumati Dey · Answer

Honestly testing too early gives false negatives, hcg is still low. Best is to wait till the day of missed period or even a day or two after, then use first morning urine. Saves u the heartbreak of unclear lines.

Himani Unni · Answer

My gynac said urine kits are most accurate from the day of missed period. If u really want earlier, a blood test (beta hcg) at a lab can detect it a few days before, more reliable than home kits early on.

Manjula Grover · Answer

I tested like 5 times before my period was even due, total waste and only stressed me more lol. Wait till closer to the missed date yaar, results are way more reliable then.

Nidhi Sisodiya · Answer

Best to wait till at least the missed period day, early tests can be falsely negative.