TTC: how soon do tests show pregnancy? Posted: 03-27-07 09:46am
My husband and I have been trying to
conceive for 6 months, this is the first
month I have ever experienced symptoms,
They are as follows: Nausea, Headache,
heaviness of breast, extreme sensitivity
of breast, darkening of areolas, white
discharge, and very visible veins in my
breast. 8 days after ovulation I
experienced menstrual like cramps for two
days, which I believe was implantation
cramps
Is it possible I could be pregnant and how
soon will the pregnancy hormone be
detectable?
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Pregnancy Answer A2552 Posted: 04-12-07 04:03am
The symptoms you’ve described are very
subjective and nonspecific and cannot be
considered as reliable signs of pregnancy.
A lack of an expected menstrual period is
the fist serious sign of pregnancy,
although it does not always indicate
pregnancy. Sometimes a missed period
could indicate other medical conditions
which should be checked by a gynecologist.
The only secure sign of pregnancy is a
positive pregnancy test. Blood pregnancy
tests are more sensitive than urine-based
tests. Blood tests can show positive
results 5 days before an expected period
date or 10 days after ovulation and
possible conception. You can do a home
pregnancy test if your period is late as
the first step and follow up with your
gynecologist.
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