Does anyone have advice on pregnancy test timing and accuracy? I have a couple of tests that I haven’t taken yet but need to, I’m about 20-21 days past the sexual interaction and maybe 4-5 days past when I think I should have had my period.

I’ve seen conflicting advice on what time of day to take the test and all of that, but I’m just trying to know the best time to minimize a false negative. For context I really really don’t want to be pregnant/this was from a non consensual interaction 😕

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You are strong and brave enough to just take it now.
If you are not pregnant, you are strong and brave and beautiful.
If you are pregnant, you are strong and brave and beautiful.

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First, I am so sorry. That is terrible and this is not your fault.

Second, take one now. It may be a faint line, but it should show if it's there. First thing in the morning is best because your urine is concentrated.

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I don’t have advice, and I’m not sure where you live, but do remember you (hopefully) have options no matter which way it goes. We support you!

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I second this, and we will help you if we can. I'm very sorry for what you've had to go through. Please keep us posted.

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Hi OP! Sometimes when our bodies are stressed and have gone through trauma, we can throw off our cycle which could be the cause of the delay. You can take a test now, and again next week for peace of mind. In any case you are pregnant, there is an abortion pill available. I’m sorry for what you are going through, I just hope you know this amazing group of women in this bowl are here for you!

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I appreciate that.

Also my period started like 5 mins ago, I’ve never been so relieved

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It’s like you saw the pasta in my delivery food cart 😅

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I have no useful input, just want to throw good vibes your way. You're amazing and i hope your life is boring in the best way for a while

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Thanks everyone. I couldn’t respond last night because I was just so anxious. I’m still pretty anxious but just took the test and definitely got the ‘not pregnant’ result

It’s hard to feel relived because I still haven’t gotten my period, though. I missed my last period (before any sexual contact) and assumed that was stress so this may be the same

Looks like I’ll have to find a doctor regardless, so any tips about NYC service providers is appreciated.

Thanks for all the support

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Thank you for the update and glad you got the outcome you want. Not in nyc so cant add to the ask but I am throwing good vibes your way!!!

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Sending hugs and good vibes your way.

Could you go ahead and schedule a drs visit for an ultrasound to confirm? That way you can get the ball rolling for all your other options.

There's a thread from a few months ago in which the experiences with the pill vs the procedure were discussed.

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