Will I know if I am pregnant from a gynecological visit?

By Dr Valentina Pontello, Ob/Gyn Specialist

Will I know if I am pregnant from a gynecological visit?

Not early. The increase in uterine volume is not detectable before the 6th-7th week of pregnancy (therefore at least 20-30 days after conception), and may be mistaken in case of uterine anomalies, such as fibroids and adenomyosis.

In case of pregnancy, blood tests are the first to give a positive result, urine tests become positive a few days after.

It can be useful

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The Menstrual cycle: how does it work

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Is it useful to know early if you are pregnant?

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The symptoms of the first trimester of pregnancy

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How does a pregnancy test work?

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