I'm late - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

kewlgirl · 06-06-2007, 07:43 AM

DH and I were not going to try to conceive for another 6 months or so. No BC besides condoms and no accidents that I know of but stranger things have happened. I haven't been on the pill in 3 years.

I am about a week late and feel like my period should come, it just isn't.

How soon should I take a home pregnancy test?

Daisies4monkeys · 06-06-2007, 11:03 AM

You can take one now. Since you are a week late, it should be accurate.

Condoms are only 98% effective when used perfectly, so that means even when used perfectly 2/100 women will become pregnant.

If the test is negative, wait a few days and test again (first pee of the day is best) and if it's negative too, see your doctor.