We've been trying for a few months and im so impatient yaar, period is still 4-5 din door. Is there any way to check even before the missed date or do I really have to wait? someone pls tell.
While some high-sensitivity home pregnancy tests claim to detect pregnancy a few days before a missed period, their accuracy is much lower then. The HCG hormone levels are still very low. For the most reliable result before a missed period, a quantitative blood test (beta-HCG) at a lab is needed, which your doctor can order.
I understand the urgency to know, especially when you're hoping so much. After my IVF cycles, the wait was agonizing. The most accurate way *before* a missed period is a blood test from your doctor, as the HCG levels are precisely measured. Home tests might just add to your anxiety if done too early, so try to be kind to yourself during this waiting period.
Oh my god, this was me! I was so anxious to know. I tried one of those 'early detection' kits a few days before my period was due, and it was negative. Then my period didn't come, and I retested a week later, and it was positive! Did anyone else have this experience, getting a false negative early on?
See, technically you can get those early detection kits from the chemist, but they're more expensive and often not as accurate if tested too early. Better to wait till your period is at least a day or two late, then use a regular home kit. Save money and get a clearer result. A doctor visit for a blood test will cost even more if not really needed yet.
Beta, why so much hurry? Wait for your missed period. Most home kits won't show anything conclusive before that, and you'll just stress yourself. If you still can't wait, then some specific early detection kits claim to work a few days before, but it's always best to wait. Otherwise, a blood test is more accurate but usually doc suggests that.
Haha, believe me, after having twins, I wish I could test *before* anything happens! Jokes aside, most home tests are really accurate only after a missed period. If you're super impatient like I was, your gynac can order a blood test, which is more reliable. But otherwise, just wait a few more days, darling, patience is a virtue you'll need a lot of!
