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Pregnancy tests will catch less than 70% of pregnancies at 4 days before a period. A few things to understand about pregnancy tests. When they say you can test up to 5 days before a missed period, that means 4 days before your period is due. That number is based on an average luteal phase (the time between ovulation and the first day of your period) of 14 days. Which means those tests recommend testing no sooner than 10 days past ovulation.
Pregnancy tests are most reliable from the first day of your missed period, although some tests can be used as early as four or five days before your period is due. Check the packaging of your test to find out when it can be used. If you have regular periods, youâll probably know when your next period is due. If youâre not sure, itâs a good idea to wait at least three weeks after you think you may have conceived before doing a test. Read more about doing a pregnancy test.