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Hopefully will get some replies - Tis late, but how long after the unprotected deed can you test for pregnancy?

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LadyOfTheFlowers · 08/12/2007 23:51

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LadyOfTheFlowers · 08/12/2007 23:52

Can't be blinkin arsed to namechange!

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mrsruffallo · 08/12/2007 23:58

If memory serves, not until the day your period is due

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LadyOfTheFlowers · 08/12/2007 23:59

Bugger!
Am going out of my mind!
I thought you could, technically test earlier.

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mrsruffallo · 09/12/2007 00:00

[nosily] have you been.....ahem...trying?

mrsruffallo · 09/12/2007 00:01

I don't think the test can detect the necessary hormone accurately until then

becklesparkle · 09/12/2007 00:01

Depends what result you are after!

Some people get a positive sooner than the day they are due - I got a BFP 2-3 days before I was due.

If you are wanting an accurate negative then better to wait until you are due!

stockingfiller · 09/12/2007 00:01

if your not sure when you ov'd 19days after "the deed"

Twinklemegan · 09/12/2007 00:02

My advice would be don't bother until you have other signs. It will get very expensive otherwise believe me.

BibiJesus · 09/12/2007 00:03

Not until you're due I'm afraid - some tests claim to work up to 4 days before, but not ime. I was pg with twins and only got a positive on my due day (after several negs in the 3/4 days before)- you'd think there'd have be enough hormone with two of them!
Hope you get the result you want. x

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LadyOfTheFlowers · 09/12/2007 00:06

Oh yes, I want a positive!

I got early positives with DS1 and 2.

Satisfy your nosiness?! LOL

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becklesparkle · 09/12/2007 00:14

Well in that case I have heard of people gettin +tives at 9DPO.

I got mine at 11 dpo on an ebay cheapie test (couple of quid for 10), it was very faint but definitely there!

When is AF due?

mrsruffallo · 09/12/2007 00:15

How exciting! Good luck to you. Keep us all informed. Goodnight.

anniemac · 09/12/2007 10:16

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NAB3littlemonkeys · 09/12/2007 10:18

There are tests which work 3 days before you are due your period.

Get the MAP if in doubt and don't want a bubba.

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LadyOfTheFlowers · 09/12/2007 18:41

nab, i dont hop on the good foot n do the bad thing without protection unless i want one, don't worry!

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NAB3littlemonkeys · 09/12/2007 19:32

Are you hoping you are pg?

camillathechicken · 09/12/2007 19:33

the early response tests can be about 40 % or so inaccurate, so worth waiting until at least 2 weeks after , and take if from there

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LadyOfTheFlowers · 09/12/2007 22:44

Yes I am hoping I am but DH keeps changing his mind...

Thanks all.

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LadyOfTheHollyAndTheIvy · 14/12/2007 21:14

Indulge me please....

Tried a glass of vino, made my stomach turn....

myjobismum · 14/12/2007 21:25

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TinyTimLivesinVictorianSqualor · 14/12/2007 21:27

How long til your due???

TinyTimLivesinVictorianSqualor · 14/12/2007 21:28

*you're

NineBabiesDancing · 14/12/2007 21:33

I got a BFP with my DD 4 days before my period was due.

Good luck, hope you get the result you are looking for.

systemsaddict · 14/12/2007 21:33

That's how I knew I was pg this time round, couldn't drink wine, and it was about a week before I was due on - I did do a test then or thereabouts, got a negative, a week later a BFP but I suspected all along because I 'felt' pregnant. Look at it this way, if you test early and it's negative you haven't lost anything (bar cash) you just have no further information either way and have to do another one a few days later! Good luck!

walkinginaWILKIEwonderland · 14/12/2007 21:35

LOF - totally unrelated and I will open another thread to discuss but is it you that dispenses tropical fish advice??

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