Are OTC pregnancy tests reliable?
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Are OTC pregnancy tests reliable?
The pregnancy tests you get at the drugstore work 99 out of 100 times. They’re just as accurate as a urine pregnancy test that you’d get at a doctor’s office. Pregnancy tests work by checking your urine (pee) for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). Your body only makes this hormone if you’re pregnant.
What can I use at home to detect pregnancy?
Home pregnancy tests You can purchase these tests from any grocery store, drugstore, or even online. They’re designed to detect the pregnancy hormone. You’ll either urinate on a pregnancy dipstick, or urinate in a cup and then put the dipstick in the urine. You’ll wait a few minutes for the results.
How does your pee look when pregnant?
Your pregnancy urine color can turn dark at any point, but you may see dark urine more often in your third trimester, Zore says, due to the fact that as baby grows and presses against your bladder, you tend to have to urinate more.
What is the most accurate OTC pregnancy test?
What is the most accurate over-the-counter pregnancy test? The First Response Early Result manual test is the most sensitive over-the-counter pregnancy test you can buy. It gives accurate results as or more quickly than most of the tests we considered and is just as easy to read as a digital test.
How early will an OTC pregnancy test show positive?
These tests can detect pregnancy earlier than a home pregnancy test, about 6 to 8 days after ovulation. It takes longer to get the results than with a home pregnancy test.
What to do after getting a positive pregnancy test?
Consider your options. Your test may be positive,but that doesn’t mean you necessarily feel positive about how to deal with this news.
When is the best time to take a pregnancy test?
– There are two main types of pregnancy tests: urine and blood tests. – Take a home urine test after your next missed period — anywhere from 14 to 18 days after conception. – Blood tests are more sensitive and can tell you if you’re pregnant 6 to 14 days after conception.
