After many couples start preparing for pregnancy, they anxiously wait for the news of getting pregnant. After having sex, they urgently want to know the effect, so they want to know how many days later the results of preparing for pregnancy can be measured. If pregnant, it is something worth celebrating for the entire family. So, how many days after having sex can we determine if we are pregnant?
It is possible to determine pregnancy status 8-11 days after sexual intercourse. The hCG value can be measured by a blood test 8 to 11 days after pregnancy, and blood hCG appears before urine hCG, making blood hCG testing much more accurate. Although many pregnancy testing tools indicate that women can perform pregnancy tests on their own after missing a normal menstrual period for a day, not all pregnant women release hCG hormone at the same rate and in the same amount, and early detection of urinary hCG may lead to incorrect results.
When using a pregnancy test stick to test pregnancy, please try to use the first morning urine of each day as the hCG hormone level is most easily detected at this time. If morning urine cannot be used, it is important to ensure that urine has been retained in the bladder for at least 4 hours before testing. Do not drink too much water before testing, otherwise hormone levels may be diluted.
At present, the fastest way to check for pregnancy after sexual intercourse is to go to the hospital for a blood test, which can generally detect pregnancy within 8-11 days after sexual intercourse. Blood tests can detect pregnancy, but cannot determine whether it is an intrauterine pregnancy. So, to further clarify whether there is an intrauterine pregnancy, it is best to have an ultrasound.
