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Is delayed period after sex a sign of pregnancy?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had sex last month, and my period is late for one week. Am I pregnant? Kindly suggest.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. You may be pregnant. However, it can take a few days for the fertilized egg to implant in the uterus and for the pregnancy hormones to build up to be detected in a pregnancy test. If you are concerned about your pregnancy, you can take a home pregnancy test. However, I suggest you to wait at least a week after a missed period for accurate results.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At April 11, 2023
Reviewed AtMay 8, 2023

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