How many days want to check pregnancy?

Question

My period is 3 days late and im tempted to take the test already but scared of getting a wrong result too early. how many days should i actually wait for it to show correctly? dont want to keep testing again and again.

Aparna Mane · Answer

I used an app that told me to test the day after my missed period. It was bang on. Testing early just wastes kits, the hCG needs time to rise.

Pratibha Bose · Answer

I tested like 3 days before period and it was negative, got so sad. Then on day of missed period it was positive. So yeah waiting helps na.

Falak Walia · Answer

Best to wait till your period is actually missed, then test. If you test too early you get a false negative and panic for nothing. Use first morning urine for a clearer result.

Suchitra Khandelwal · Answer

Wait for missed period then check. Morning is best.