Title: When to Take a Pregnancy Test | Parents
Headings: When to Take a Pregnancy Test
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Content: They can now detect pregnancy earlier and are accurate most any time of day." But, he explains, you can increase your chances of accuracy by getting the timing right. Here's what to know about the best time for a pregnancy test. RELATED: 8 Best Pregnancy Tests and How to Use Them
When is the Best Time to Take a Pregnancy Test? Waiting to find out if you're expecting can be nerve-racking—but you're less likely to get an accurate pregnancy test before a missed period. Here's why: A embryo implants in the uterine wall about six to 10 days after fertilization, and it will start producing a pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Pregnancy tests work by detecting hCG in your urine, but it can take some time for your body to produce enough for an accurate result. In general, "a urine test needs 50 units of hCG to test positive," explains Daniel Roshan, M.D., an OB-GYN at Rosh Maternal-Fetal Medicine in New York City.