My periods are always irregular so I never know if im actually late or not. We are trying and I cant figure out the right time to test. How do you check properly when cycle is so unpredictable? Pls help.
Checking with irregular periods can be tricky, but the best way is to take a home urine pregnancy test about 14 to 21 days after you had unprotected sex. If it's negative but your periods still don't show up, wait a week and test again. I had irregular cycles too and this worked perfectly for me.
With irregular periods, it’s hard to know when to test, so my saas suggested waiting for at least a week or two after your usual cycle length. If the home test is still confusing, just visit a doctor for a simple blood test (beta hCG) to be 100% sure.
I had highly irregular cycles too, so I used to get so confused. I'd suggest taking a home test 3 weeks after the suspected conception date. If it's positive, that's wonderful, and if it's negative but you still feel symptoms, a blood test at the clinic is the most reliable way.
Testing about 21 days after you had sex is the best way when your periods are irregular. If you are still in doubt, a quick visit to the doctor for a blood test will clear everything. Take care.
Since irregular periods make tracking ovulation hard, testing too early can give a false negative. I always suggest testing 3 weeks after unprotected sex, or just getting a beta hCG blood test done at a lab. It gives an accurate result much faster than waiting around.
