Do you think you’re pregnant and not sure when to take a pregnancy test? Some common signs of early pregnancy include the following:

  • Tender, swollen breasts. 
  • Nausea with or without vomiting
  • Urinating more often than usual
  • Fatigue
  • Mood swings
  • Bloating
  • Light spotting
  • Cramping
  • Constipation

Taking a pregnancy test is simple, but timing is important to get accurate results. The best time to take a pregnancy test is at least one day after your missed period. 

We understand this time can be scary. Take one step at a time. At Oasis Medical Center, we offer free medical-grade pregnancy testing to help.

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

Again, the Mayo Clinic recommends that women take a pregnancy test at least one day after a missed period to get the most accurate results. This is enough time for the body to produce the right amount of hCG hormone to be accurately detected in a test.

What if My Period is Irregular?

Knowing when to take a pregnancy test with an irregular period is tricky. You might deal with a late period often.

The FDA shares that most pregnancy tests can detect the pregnancy hormone, hCG, in urine 12-15 days after ovulation for women with 28-day cycles. For accurate results with irregular periods, wait 36 days after your last menstrual period or four weeks after you had sex to take a pregnancy test.

Medical-Grade Pregnancy Testing

Did you know you can still receive a false home pregnancy test result? According to the Mayo Clinic, most home pregnancy tests claim to be 99% accurate, but home pregnancy tests differ in their ability to find a pregnancy in people who have recently missed a period. To be sure of your pregnancy test results, receive free and confidential medical-grade pregnancy testing to know what’s next. 

If you do receive positive pregnancy testing results with us, we also offer free limited OB Ultrasounds so you can confirm where your pregnancy stands and your pregnancy options.

Schedule your appointment today. We’re here to help you get the answers you need. You are not alone!