If you are suspecting of being pregnant and are curious to find out if you actually are, doing a home pregnancy test is the easiest option you have to confirm it. For many, deciding on when to take a pregnancy test is baffling. The tests are qualitative and they either show negative or positive. If you perform the test early, there is a chance of ‘negative’ test result even if you are pregnant. If you are experiencing the early signs of pregnancy, you may feel tempted. You shouldn’t rush to perform the test right away, but wait for a couple of days to a week after missing your period to help avoid a false test result. Here is how you should decide on when to take the test. Understating Luteal Phase The home pregnancy tests assume a 14-day luteal phase, which is the time between ovulation and when you get your period. For example, if your luteal phase is usually 12 days, four days before your missed period would be 9 days after ovulation. It is too early for the test....