At what point would you take a pregnancy test?

I'm 3 days late for starting my period, but my period has ALWAYS been wonky. I've missed upwards of 6 months at a time before.

But I also have had sex recently. He DID wear a condom, but I'm aware that shit happens. I'm not on birth control so that was our only defense.

Im only slightly nervous, not really stressing about it. But wondering if I should invest in a pregnancy test or just wait and see if my period comes.
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Most Helpful Guys

  • The guidance from Planned Parenthood on pregnancy tests is that they should be accurate when used as soon as your period is late. However, as you say, your period is always wonky, so when it REALLY iis late is open to interpretation. They are not expensive so you can get a pack of two and use one now and the other a few days later.

    As others said, stress can create false symptoms. Try to relax.

    • I'm not stressed about it. Guess I should have mentioned that.

  • If you're that worried, just get one of the cheap ones at the drug store and see what happens. If he had a condom on, you have less than 5% chance really of getting pregers. But for peace of mind, why not? Only like 30-60 dollars.

    • Currently on my period so all is good

    • Probably never felt so glad to have your period as you do now.

Most Helpful Girls

  • If you are pregnant long enough to make a period late, your pregnancy test has a high likelihood of being accurate. Even dollar stores carry them.

    It's also a good time to brush up on proper use of a condom so you worry less in the future.

    But if the condom was stored and used correctly, it is unlikely that you are pregnant.

    • I wasn't in charge of the condom, the dude was.

    • But you are in charge of your body, and him using it incorrectly could be a disaster for you, so it's wise that you both know and observe its correct use. And especially so, since here you are, uncertain and worried.

  • Did the condom break? I would wait until it's a week late.

    BUT if you're REALLY worried the pregnancy tests at the dollar store work just fine, in order to be called a pregnancy test it must be tested and manufactured to a certain standard in Canada... not sure where you're located in this crazy globe but they're accurate.

  • At least a week, anything earlier than that will rarely show up and you'll just stress yourself out of you kept taking them until that point

    Chances are slim if your protection was used correctly, and if they are already sporadic it could just be that. Easier said than done but try not to stress too much

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  • I'm mean, if you're worried it doesn't hurt to take one.

  • Can't hurt to take one, they're only like $20 right?

  • No harm in checking. You can get pregnancy tests for a couple dollars at the drugstore. You know your body though and if something seems off or just a late period

  • Yes I would recommend you go for a pregnancy test just in case.

  • 3 days isn't so much... I'd take it right away though, just to stop worrying :) You may be stressed out by the PMS itself. If you don't get your period in three more days, then definitely take the test... Good luck! <3

  • You shouldn't take a pregnancy test until you're a week late. But unless the condom broke, you should be fine.

  • If you are nervous just take one. They're only like $10-15. I've never heard of someone not on BC to go 6months between periods.

  • You should check after a one week delay. Good luck dude.

  • hmmm take a test to know what's going on... and stop stressing a lot cause stress is gonna make your period delay even more

  • You should wait at least a week or so before taking a HPT.

  • After two weeks

  • I always heard a week

  • My guess is, you're fine T!

  • If you're pregnant, are you gonna name the kid Link?

    • Only if it's a boy 🤔

    • Seems like it could be one of those androgynous names though.

    • Girls gonna be Zelda 😛

  • You have missed your period for SIX MONTHS before?
    Was it stress?

    • No I just have a terrible hormone imbalance. I got put on BC to regulate it but I stopped taking it because things seemed normal

    • Is it PCOS?

  • I dunno how soon they work, but unless you're super broke, what's the harm in checking?

  • Did he put it in the wrong hole again?
    I am sorry but I had to bring it up.

  • When the contractions start it's about time to get checked

    If you have more questions, just ask ✌

  • wait for a week or two

  • Are you gonna get an abortion?

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