when can i use pregnancy test

pinkgirl1

ladies need you help!
How soon after having sex can you take a pregnancy test, had a bit of an accident tonight and have a test but do you have to wait a certain amount of time after. thanks

JaneyMc

If you get first response brand test, a week before your period.

Would you not consider getting the morning after pill? Then maybe talking to your doctor about going on the pill ?

Munster_Gal

Usually 2 weeks I think. If your really worried maybe you should consider the morning after? It's not ideal but if you're not ready for a baby it's best to nip it in the bud....

Nevyn

if you had an accident last night then you are still with in the 72 hour window to get Emergency Contraception.

http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/emergency.html#epills

mergency contraceptive pills contain a progestogen hormone which is similar to the natural progesterone women produce in their ovaries. The pills should be taken within three days (72 hours) of having unprotected sex.

ECPs may stop ovulation, or fertilisation of an egg, or stop a fertilised egg from implanting in the womb. The ECP stops a pregnancy before it is established. It does not work if you are already pregnant. Medical research and legal judgement are quite clear that emergency contraception (the pill or an IUD) prevents pregnancy and is not abortion.

How do I take them?
Emergency Contraception Pills come in a packet of two. Take the two tablets at the same time as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex.Swallow each tablet whole, with water if necessary. Do not delay taking the tablets. The tablets work better the sooner you take them after having unprotected sex.

How effective are emergency pills?
Of the pregnancies that could be expected to have occurred if no emergency contraception had been used the emergency pill will prevent:

* Up to 95% if taken within 24 hours
* Up to 85% if taken between 25-48 hours
* Up to 58% if taken between 49-72 hours.

So as you can see the earlier they are taken the more effective the ECPs are and most effective if the pills are taken within 24 hours. They do not work if you:

* take the pills more than 72 hours after unprotected sex
* vomit within three hours after taking the pills
* don't take the pills as instructed
* have had unprotected sex at another time, either since your last period or since taking the pills.

Emergency Contraception Pills are not as effective as other forms to contraception such as the pill or condoms used regularly and do not protect you against sexually transmitted infections.

Appointments can be made by contacting the National Pregnancy Help Line on 1850-49-50-51.

The earliest a test can be done is one of the clear blue tests which can be done 5 days before your period is due.

http://www.clearblueeasy.com/index.php?page=ourproducts&subpage=plusminusresultprtest

Rabies

If the accident happened tonight and you want to possibly end up pregnant, then you shouldn't be asking about a pregnancy test. You need the morning after pill.