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by eric_california
Wed May 30, 2018 6:32 am
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Timing of pregnancy test with irregular periods
Replies: 3
Views: 2332

Re: Timing of pregnancy test with irregular periods

Unfortunately I have read the instructions and it only lists the accuracy in terms of number of days from a woman’s period (e.g., 4 days before expected period, day after missed period, etc.). Because my girlfriend’s periods are irregular (they may not come for 6 months), this way of calculating has...
by eric_california
Sat May 26, 2018 2:35 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Timing of pregnancy test with irregular periods
Replies: 3
Views: 2332

Timing of pregnancy test with irregular periods

Hello, I am wondering about the minimum time post-intercourse that a home pregnancy test could be expected to give accurate results (in the case of irregular periods). In the past on these message boards, I have read 10-14 days post-risk as the gold standard. The following page says at least 14 days...
by eric_california
Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: Sexual Health
Topic: IUD removal for biopsy
Replies: 1
Views: 1254

IUD removal for biopsy

My girlfriend is having her hormonal IUD (Mirena) briefly removed for a biopsy tomorrow. 5 days ago I ejaculated on (but not in) her vagina. Does she need to take emergency contraception? Most sources say sperm can live up to 3-5 days if they make it into a woman's body, but I've also heard 7 days. ...