Pain in the right lower abdomen in early pregnancy can have a few different causes, and not all of them are dangerous. In many women, mild pain can happen due to normal changes in the body, such as stretching of the ligaments that support the uterus as it begins to grow. Sometimes, the pain may also travel to the leg due to muscle strain or pressure on nearby nerves. However, since you have just tested positive for pregnancy, it is important to be careful because similar pain can also be seen in conditions like an ectopic pregnancy (when the pregnancy develops outside the uterus, usually in the tube) or, less commonly, an ovarian cyst. These conditions need early medical attention. You should not ignore the pain, especially if it is persistent, getting worse, or associated with symptoms like dizziness, shoulder pain, vaginal bleeding, fever, or difficulty walking. It is best to consult your doctor as soon as possible for an examination and an early ultrasound to confirm that the pregnancy is in the correct place and progressing normally. Until then, avoid heavy activity and get adequate rest.

Yes, after a recent abortion it is common for the next menstrual cycle to be delayed or irregular due to temporary hormonal changes as the body resets. Periods usually return within 4?6 weeks, but timing can vary. Other possibilities include stress, hormonal imbalance, or a new pregnancy if unprotected intercourse occurred. If the period is delayed beyond a few weeks, it?s advisable to take a pregnancy test and consult a gynecologist for guidance.

The exact sensitivity level of the Apollo Pharmacy Rapid Pregnancy Test Cassette is not officially specified by the manufacturer. However, most standard home pregnancy tests, including cassette formats, typically detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) at concentrations between 20 and 25 mIU/mL. This sensitivity allows for reliable detection of pregnancy around the time of a missed period. For the most accurate results, it’s important to follow the test instructions carefully and use the first morning urine sample, which contains the highest hCG concentration.

It can feel confusing, but pregnancy is still possible even if intercourse was infrequent or not fully completed. This is because sperm are very small and can enter the vagina even with partial contact or if ejaculation happens near the vaginal opening. Sometimes, a small amount of fluid released before ejaculation can also contain sperm, and it only takes one sperm to fertilise an egg. If this contact happens around the time of ovulation (when the egg is released), the chances of pregnancy increase. So even without full penetration or frequent intercourse, pregnancy can still occur. If your pregnancy test is positive, it is important to confirm it with a doctor and start early care. If you are unsure or concerned about how this happened, your doctor can also guide you further in a comfortable and confidential way.

Yes, a woman can get pregnant even if intercourse happens outside her period. In fact, pregnancy is more likely during the middle part of the menstrual cycle, not during the period itself. This is because of a process called ovulation, when the ovary releases an egg. Sperm can live inside the woman's body for up to 4-5 days, so if intercourse happens a few days before ovulation, the sperm can still meet the egg and lead to pregnancy. The highest chance of pregnancy is during the fertile window, which includes about 4-5 days before ovulation and the day ovulation occurs. In a regular 28-day cycle, this is usually around day 10 to day 15 (counting the first day of the period as day 1), but it can vary from person to person. Having intercourse every 1-2 days during this time gives the best chance of pregnancy.