The test that detects pregnancy markers in a woman's blood or urine is called pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests include home pregnancy test, urine and blood pregnancy test, and ultrasound scan.
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I am sexually active and period is delayed though UPT is negative. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and female. I have a 28 day cycle period and I am currently five days late. I have recently become sexually active and use condoms. I took a home pregnancy test the day I was due and it came back negative and I also took two to three days after my period was due whic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If condoms are used correctly, they are about 80 % effective in preventing pregnancy. Stress and illness and taking certain new medications can definitely affect when your period comes. Have you had any early symptoms of pregnancy which most girls experience before t... Read Full »