Is it accurate to test for pregnancy before menstruation?

We know that after pregnancy, girls stop menstruating, so many people will do early pregnancy tests when their menstruation is about to come. In fact, early pregnancy test strips are only preliminary research methods and are not authoritative. If you want to confirm that you are pregnant, you need to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination. During pregnancy, follow the doctor's instructions and comply with checkup times, etc. So, is it accurate to test for pregnancy before menstruation?

1. Can I detect pregnancy before my period?

Actually, it is possible, but the accuracy may be affected. This is because everyone's physique, menstrual cycle and specific conception time are different, so the test results may also be affected. If your menstrual cycle is normal and you happen to have sex during your ovulation period, some people with sensitive reactions can actually detect conception 7 days after conception. That is, it may be detected before your normal menstruation, but if you want a definite result, you still need to use blood HCG, ultrasound testing or amenorrhea as the basis to determine whether you are really pregnant.

2. Will I still have my period after I find out I’m pregnant?

Couples who are planning to have a baby should pay attention. You may still have your period after you find out you are pregnant, which is what we often call a false pregnancy. That is a false alarm! A friend of mine had a positive urine test one month after her menstruation stopped and her progesterone level was 0.3, her blood HCG was 7.8, and an ultrasound showed no intrauterine or extrauterine pregnancy. But she suddenly had her period one month later. This situation may actually be a biochemical pregnancy. The pregnancy was detected before the menstruation, but due to unknown reasons, the pregnancy may terminate naturally and then flow out with the menstruation. Although this may not cause great harm to the pregnant mother, the pregnant mother still needs to undergo a physical examination to avoid this situation from happening again.

There are also many people who may not know they are pregnant, and the feces have already been discharged with menstruation before they are discovered. The incidence rate of this situation is between 50% and 60%, which is still very high. The cause of biochemical pregnancy is still not very clear. It may be related to the estrogen level and immune function in the pregnant mother's body, but there are also literatures indicating that it may have a lot to do with the embryo itself.

However, pregnant mothers generally do not need to worry, as this will not affect conception again, so there is no need to worry too much. And there is no exact treatment method at present, only targeted treatment. Therefore, many pregnant mothers may still get their period after testing positive for pregnancy before their period. However, it is generally not a big problem and you don’t need to worry too much. Just prepare well for pregnancy and try to get pregnant again.