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What To Expect From A Home Pregnancy Test
Sarah Mitchell
A home pregnancy test is a quick and efficient way of finding
out if you're pregnant. They have a high accuracy rate (about
97%) and are available from most drugstores. If you are unsure
how a pregnancy test works, read on!
How does a home test work?
When a woman is pregnant, she starts developing a hormone called
HCG. Basically, these tests measure the amount of this hormone
in your urine. Home pregnancy tests vary in sensitivity so
depending on the one you have purchased, some may detect
pregnancy earlier on than others. If you are unsure to this,
read the instruction or back of packs and they should be able to
tell you how sensitive that particular home test is.
When to take a pregnancy test
There is no one answer as to when to take a pregnancy test.
Again, this is dependent on the particular brand of pregnancy
test you purchase. Some tests state they are able to detect
pregnancy as early as six days after ovulation but the most
accurate tests are those that detect pregnancy about 14 days
after ovulation. For most women, this falls mid-way through
their ovulation cycle. Even if your menstrual cycle is very
regular, it is safest to wait at least a week after your period
was last due before taking a pregnancy test. This ensures the
most accuracy.
How accurate are home pregnancy tests?
Research suggests that pregnancy tests are about 97% accurate.
Although false positives can occur, this is very rare. As long
as you follow the given instructions, these tests should give
you a reliable result. Taking a test before your period is due
is not recommended. As aforementioned, for the most reliable
results, it is best to take a test after your last period is
due. Negative tests which later on turn out to be positive are
generally not due to the product being faulty or unreliable, but
rather, the test was probably taken too early. Of course the
most accurate way to find out whether you're pregnant is to see
a doctor.
Should I take a home pregnancy test?
If your period is late or if you are suffering from possible
morning sickness and sore breasts, more than likely you are
pregnant. Before taking the next big step in seeing a doctor,
taking a home test is a great alternative. If your period is
late, this means that you are already post-ovulation and this is
the best time to take a test.
Remember that whilst the pregnancy test is very reliable, it is
customary to go see a doctor to confirm the results and to wait
the 3 month safety period before announcing the news.
About the author:
Article written by Sarah Mitchell of NamesToBe.com
(http://www.namestobe.com). Here is another article readers may
be interested in:
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