Many parents want to know the joy of having a baby as soon as possible, so they are eager to know how long it takes to test for pregnancy after sexual intercourse, for example, can early pregnancy be detected within 5 days of sexual intercourse? Have you ever been troubled by this kind of thing? What are the methods for testing early pregnancy? Today, the editor will learn and make progress with you.
Can early pregnancy be detected after 5 days of sexual intercourse
It can only be tested 7-10 days after sexual intercourse, of course, the longer the time, the more accurate it is. The working principle of early pregnancy test strips for pregnancy self-test is to detect the value of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). This hormone is produced by the placenta and usually appears in the urine a few days after pregnancy. However, due to its small amount, it is difficult to detect at the beginning and becomes increasingly apparent only after 10 to 14 days. Although many types of early pregnancy test strips indicate that women can perform pregnancy self testing after missing their normal menstrual period for one day, in reality, not all pregnant women emit HCG hormones at the same rate and in the same amount, which varies from person to person. Premature urine testing may result in incorrect negative reactions. So, it's best to do a pregnancy self-test two weeks after the menstrual period, as the results will be more reliable.
What are the methods for testing early pregnancy
1. Home check - pregnancy test strip or test stick: My pregnancy test strip or test stick is the most common and commonly used method to check whether a pregnancy has been successful.
2. Basal body temperature measurement: Every morning after waking up, the body temperature is measured in bed, and this temperature is called basal body temperature. Generally, the body temperature before ovulation is below 36.5 degrees, and after ovulation, the progesterone level increases and the body temperature rises by 0.3-0.5 degrees. If pregnant, progesterone levels remain high and keep body temperature at a high level.
3. Gynecological internal examination: Under disinfection conditions, doctors can conduct one internal examination for women who have stopped menstruating. The vaginal wall and cervix of early pregnant women become soft and discolored to a purple blue color.
4. B-type ultrasound examination (B-ultrasound examination): B-ultrasound examination is currently the most accurate method of determining pregnancy.
In summary, early pregnancy can only be detected after 7 to 10 days of sexual intercourse, which means that early pregnancy cannot be detected after 5 days of sexual intercourse. Even if early pregnancy can be detected after 7 to 10 days, the longer the time, the more accurate it will be. Therefore, mothers who want to test early pregnancy should not be anxious and wait a little longer to ensure accuracy. In addition, the editor also introduced some methods for testing early pregnancy, hoping to help you.
