Pregnancy Test Accuracy With Birth Control? Hmmm Posted: 04-19-04 11:54am
Does a pregnancy test work if you are on
birth control pills? Picture this. I
had sex, ugh I know lame, unprotected,
shoot me! I know I know i'm stupid! But,
three days after I had sex I started birth
control. Can I take a test now that i'm
on birth control? Will it still work the
same? Does anybody know? Hmmm. I've
tried to reserch it, but I can't find the
answer. Please help me!!!!!!
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Crystal Chanda Leir
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Australia
Posted: 04-19-04 21:50pm
Hi atari,
yes you can still use pregnancy tests
anytime after starting birth control
pills. The pills will not effect the
result, although you should be aware that
home pregnancy tests are not usually used
until about a month after the suspected
conception took place. The hgc levels (or
pregnancy hormone) need at least 4 weeks
to build up before a home test will
actually detect it. You can request a
blood test from your doctor to determine
whether or not you are actually pregnant.
These tests can be taken approx. 7 - 12
days after intercourse, and you can expect
an accurate result.
Good luck
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bellax0femmina
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Posts: 823 Location: New Jersey
Posted: 04-21-04 09:40am
Not true. Pregnancy tests will work
usually 15-20 days after conception!
