After how many days can a pregnancy test come out positive?

Hello,

Most companies assure a pregnancy detection rate of more than 99% if the test is done on the expected day of menstruation if there is a delay. If the test is done before, it is possible to detect the pregnancy, but there are more false negatives, i.e. a negative test that should be positive. So the earlier you try to do the test, the less accurate it is.

It is recommended to use the first urine of the morning, which is more concentrated, to perform the tests. In addition, it is important to respect the time frame on the package to look at the result. For example, if it is indicated to look at the result of the test after 3 minutes, you should follow this indication. Indeed, it happens that some tests initially negative turn positive after too much time delay.

Statistics vary from one source to another. On average, at your age, 25% of couples will achieve a pregnancy in the first month. By the end of 12 months, more than 80% will have succeeded. On average, couples take 6 months to achieve a pregnancy.

A couple is considered infertile if they have not achieved a pregnancy after the one-year trial for partners without medical problems under the age of 35

Many factors can come into play (number of relationships per week, diet, stress, smoking, etc.), so care must be taken with comparisons

There is a direct link between the risk of getting pregnant and the number of sexual encounters per week. So, statistically speaking, a couple has a better chance of conceiving if they have more sex, especially during the woman's ovulation period.

We look forward to hearing from you,

Sarah-Yan Chagnon, pharmacist