Bhagyalakshmi Thakkar

I actually started throwing up and feeling repulsed by tea just 8-10 days after ovulation. It was awful, but drinking small sips of ginger water helped me manage until I could finally take a test.

I am so sorry you are going through this painful phase, sweetie, as dental pain is truly exhausting. Since my IVF journey taught me to be extra cautious with every small issue, I would gently suggest consulting your doctor before trying anything. Sending you lots of love and hoping you get relief very soon.

Please wait for at least 3-4 days after your missed period to avoid false results. If it's positive, consult your doctor early to ensure everything is progressing safely.

For my pregnancy, my doctor calculated it from my last period date, and then adjusted it slightly after the first ultrasound. I just followed whatever was written on my lab reports to avoid any confusion.

I had to do this test twice because of my twins, and honestly, the swab test is super quick and painless. It’s basically just checking for a tiny bacteria that lives in your gut or vagina. If you have it, they just hook you up to an IV drip during delivery—no big deal, just extra work for the nurses, haha!