How long after intercourse does it take for the pregnancy horomone to be present?

Proud Mommy!: How long after intercourse does it take for the pregnancy horomone to be present?
If I have intercourse today and take a hpt tomorrow will the chance even exist for it to be positive? I know it sounds silly but just wanted to get it out there.

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Answer by Felicia W
Um, I’m pretty sure you should wait a week, or maybe 3 days.

Answer by Chels
No, you won’t get a positive the day after intercourse. It takes an average of 5 – 10 days for the embryo to implant (if the egg is, in fact, fertilized). During that time it is free-floating out of the fallopian tube and into your uterus. At the time of implantation, your body will start to produce hCG (which is what pregnancy tests look for). It will take a few days after that for it to be concentrated enough to be detectable by a test.

Most tests can be used up to 5 days before you start your period, though they are most accurate the closer you get to that day.

Answer by Lale
youd have to wait until at least 18 days. Usually just wait until you miss a period or even 5 days before a period. if you test the next day it wont be positive and will only bum you out.

Answer by kiwifressa
No the sperm possibly hasn’t even made contact with the egg at that point.

Answer by Rene A
The egg would be fertilized on the day you ovulated (the day of conception). It takes the fertilized egg around a week and up to 10 days to implant into the uterus. Once the egg is implanted then your body starts releasing pregnancy hormones HCG. Prior to implantation you are not pregnant. Prior to implantation your body does not even know that you conceived.

It takes a while for the HCG to build in your system. Your body’s reaction to HCG is what causes pregnancy symptoms. Home pregnancy test look for HCG to conclude pregnancy. You must have enough HCG in your urine to register a positive. There is no point in taking home pregnancy tests prior to when your period should be arriving. It is a waste of money and sanity because there is always the possibility you could be pregnant and it is not registering because you don’t have enough HCG in your system yet. When you do take a home pregnancy test, use your first morning’s urine. It contains the highest level of HCG.