Some women may experience no other noticeable symptoms. Others may experience breast tenderness or enlargement, nausea, weight gain, or fatigue. However, these symptoms can occur for reasons other than pregnancy. A woman may want a pregnancy test if she is trying to get pregnant, has had unprotected intercourse or a possible contraceptive failure. The Ashe Center offers pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals for further care to eligible UCLA students.
Male partners are welcome and encouraged to accompany students during testing and counseling.
All care and counseling received at Student Health is strictly confidential. The Test Student Health offers two types of pregnancy test, a Blood Test and a Urine Test. Both test for the presence of the hormone HCG, which is produced by the body during pregnancy. The blood test and the urine test can be ordered 32 days after the first day of the last menstrual period. The test is available on a walk-in basis in Women's Health, or may be requested from a nurse practitioner or physician in Primary Care.