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17 Ways to Survive the Two Week Wait

By Lindsay Meisel | Published Sep 6, 2016 | Last updated Jan 7, 2019 ✓ Fact checked

For the most accurate results, it’s best not to take a pregnancy test until your period is actually late, about two weeks after ovulation. This time—dubbed “the two week wait”—can feel like torture. We rounded up our favorite ideas for how to prevent yourself from going insane. Enjoy!

By Lindsay Meisel | Sep 6, 2016

Lindsay Meisel

Lindsay Meisel is the Head of Content at Ava. She has over a decade of experience writing about science, technology, and health, with a focus on women's health and the menstrual cycle. Her work has been featured on The Fertility Hour, The Birth Hour, The Breakthrough Journal, and The Rumpus.