i missed my period nd im 6 days late. should i take a pregnancy test and when is the best time to take it during the day?
If you’ve had sex since your last period and your period is late, it’s a good idea to take a pregnancy test.
You can take a pregnancy test anytime during the day or night. You can either take a home pregnancy test or go to a health care provider for one. Home pregnancy tests are sold in most drugstores and cost about $15.
If you take a home test, it’s important to follow all of the instructions that come in the package. The results will be either positive — meaning pregnant — or negative — meaning not pregnant.
Pregnancy tests are very accurate. Most home pregnancy tests work 99 out of 100 times if used after a missed period.
Me and my girlfriend had sex today and the condom broke but we didn’t realize, I pulled out before I ejaculated but I’m still scared she can get pregnant from “pre-cum” and i don’t know what to do cause I don’t know how to bring up the morning after pill cause when I asked earlier she said no to it and we’ll wait for her period
My period is also late. I usually get it before the end of the month. My birthday was on the 15th of January, two weeks after my period (which is when I should have been ovulating), and I had unprotected sex. Now, more than two weeks later, my period still hasn’t come. Unfortunately, I can’t afford a pregnancy test at the moment or get a ride to Planned Parenthood. I don’t want to stress over whether or not I’m pregnant and have it affect the baby or my emotions, but there doesn’t seem to be any other options. A little over a week ago, I became very emotional and my fiancee and I started talking about having a child. I’m not sure why, but I just had this OVERWHELMING urge to mother a child. I’m almost 70% sure that i’m pregnant and I don’t how I’ll know for sure.
I haven’t had my period since October. My boyfriend and I hardly ever you protection and when we did the condom broke and he had came out. I have experienced morning sickness in late november and I feel like I am getting bigger..
a week before the time i should’ve been getting my period i had unprotected sex , & now im 6 days late for my period , im not having like badd cramps or anything but im scared i could be pregnant :/ i don’t wanna buy a pregnancy test just incase im not & waste my money but i want to know so badd .
It’s a good idea to take a pregnancy test. This tool can help you decide if it’s time.
You should definitely take a pregnancy test. You can never be too sure, and your mind will be at ease as well. Good Luck!
I’m 6 days late for my period. Me and my boyfriend dont use condoms but he always pulls out. I haven’t noticed anything change about me except my stomach hurts, but it doesn’t feel like cramps. Could I be pregnant from ‘pre-cum’
Hi Hannah,
Pre-cum can contain sperm, so it is possible that you can become pregnant. You can read more about pre-cum here, and this tool can help you decide if it’s time to take a pregnancy test.
Nina
I’ve had normal periods since march this yr I’ve been trying to get pregnant since then I’ve had periods every month but this month I’m 6 days late I’ve had my hopes up plenty of times so I’m kinda nervous to take a hpt could I be pregnant this time ??
Hi Courtney,
Pregnancy tests are most effective when taken after a missed period. If your period is late, a pregnancy test is the only way to know for sure whether you’re pregnant.
Nina
Hi I’m 17 years old I had sex this month but with a condom on and even before he ejaculated he pulled put with the condom still on. My period is 6 days late it is never really on time but I’m just freaking out and need advice.
Hi Mikaela,
Your risk of pregnancy with both a condom and the pull-out method is really, really low. If you’re really nervous, you can take a pregnancy test to find out for sure. Click here to learn more about pregnancy tests.
There are a lot of other things that might be making your period late — click here to learn about them.
Alex
me and my bf had sex feb 13 and my period came last month jan 21th and im six days late no protection was used and he didn’t ejaculate. Ive been kinda stressed but I really don’t know whats wrong. I’m not get pregnant symptoms.
Hey,
When taken after a missed period, a home pregnancy test is 99% accurate. You can use this tool to figure out if it’s time to take a pregnancy test.
-Nina
I missed my period already. its been 6 days now. i had unprotected sex and he came inside me. is it posible that im pregnant?
Hi there,
If you had unprotected sex and now your period is late, it’s possible that you’re pregnant. You should take a pregnancy test to find out for sure.
Alex
Hi, im 16 years old and i had unprotected sex twice and did not use the “pull-out” method both times. Im worried that i might be pregnant because im ALWAYS on time for my period and i just realized that im 6 days late going on 7. Ive been feeling a little weird and would honestly just like an answer or advice . . . . anyone?? please .
Hi there,
If you’ve had unprotected sex and now your period is late, you should take a pregnancy test.
Alex
Me and my boyfriend have unprotected sex almost all the time, he ejaculated in me & my period was late. I was supposed to come on my period Tuesday & now it’s Thursday and i have came on. Could this be spotting?
Hi Lola,
Getting your period is a sign you’re not pregnant. In the future, consider using a birth control method, like condoms, if you’re not ready to be pregnant.
-Nina