What is the earliest I can take a pregnancy test?

We do not recommend testing too early as it usually causes great disappointment and confusion. We recommend waiting until the test date proposed by FertilityFriend.com (in the Pregnancy Monitor section below your chart). This date is based on your own cycle statistics and our research on pregnancy charts.

That said, there are reasons to test early beyond the simple need to know. Pregnancy tests are quite sensitive and results can show quite early in some cases.

We have conducted a few studies that may help shed some light on the issue.

Basic Statistics:
To understand basic statistics on pregnancy test timing please refer to our Pregnancy Test Study. This study looks at the general test patterns and helps to provide a basis for determining a reasonable test date.

Statistics by Brands:
If you are looking for more specific information about specific pregnancy tests we recommend that you look at the Pregnancy Test Gallery and more particularly at its Pregnancy Test Stats section organized by brands.

Negative Before Positive Statistics
Last but not least, if you just had an early negative pregnancy test and are wondering if it is possible to get a positive later on, check our Negative Before Positive blog post.