The timing of when to take a pregnancy test can be crucial for accurate results. Generally, it’s best to take a pregnancy test after you’ve missed your period.
Contact us to receive no-cost medical-grade pregnancy testing at Ava Health and first and second-trimester limited ultrasounds performed by registered nurses with specialized training.
Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Determining the right time to take a pregnancy test can be challenging, as early pregnancy symptoms are often ambiguous.
Here are a few of the early symptoms you may experience:
- Missed period
- Nausea (with or without vomiting)
- Fatigue
- Frequent urination
- Mood changes
- Tender, sore breasts
- Constipation
- Food aversions
- Cramping
- Nasal congestion
- Bloating
It’s also good to remember that many of these signs aren’t unique to pregnancy. Your best first step to check is pregnancy testing.
Should I Take This Test at Home?
The majority of home pregnancy tests boast a 99% accuracy rate when used on the first day of a missed menstrual cycle. Pregnancy tests function by identifying the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced by the body during pregnancy.
However, accuracy depends on taking it correctly and at the right time. Also, it’s not uncommon to get false positives & negatives. We recommend getting medical-grade pregnancy testing with us at Ava Health.
Confirming Your Pregnancy With An Ultrasound
If you get a positive result, your next step should be to get an ultrasound. This is the only way to confirm if you have a viable pregnancy.
An ultrasound also gives you key details about your pregnancy that you’ll want to know, such as:
- Pregnancy gestational age: This is essential as it dictates what options are available to you. For example, medical abortion is only FDA-approved if your pregnancy is through 10 weeks gestation.
- Pregnancy location: On rare occasions, a pregnancy will develop outside the uterus. This is an ectopic pregnancy and is a potentially life-threatening emergency that always requires medical intervention.
- Pregnancy viability. It’s estimated that roughly 26% of pregnancies will end in miscarriage, and often, a miscarriage doesn’t present with immediate symptoms.
Get The Answers You Need
Confirm your pregnancy with free testing at Ava Health. We can set you up with a no-cost limited ultrasound if you receive a positive result. Our professional and experienced medical team is here to ensure you get the answers you need.
Schedule an appointment today.