How to Do Pregnancy Test at Home?
The function of home pregnancy tests is to detect the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in the administration of women. HCG, known as the pregnancy hormone, is only found in pregnant women. Pregnancy tests that you can use at home can be found in most pharmacies and online. You can read our article to learn step by step how you can do the pregnancy test at home.
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Before Testing
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Buy pregnancy test. There are many different pregnancy test brands on the market, but it doesn't matter which one you choose. All the pregnancy tests you can do at home have the same function, they detect the level of hCG hormone in your urine. When purchasing a pregnancy test, check the expiration date on the box and make sure it is intact, with no wear or tear in the box, as these may affect the results of the test. Especially if you are testing at an early time, choose brands with two test strips inside the box. Thus, if you get negative results on the first try, you can wait a week and try again. [1]
Some experts recommend taking a pregnancy test at larger pharmacies with a high volume of work because they are more likely to receive a new pregnancy test than a test that has been on the shelf for months. Likewise, if you have taken a pregnancy test and have been waiting in a corner for a few months, especially if it has been waiting in a hot and humid place, you may need to discard the old one and take a new test, as this may affect the test results. [1]
Some brands claim that their products can detect pregnancy on the first day of menstruation, or even earlier. It is true that these tests are sensitive enough to detect high levels of hCG hormone in the urine, but perhaps you are at the very beginning of your pregnancy and the body does not produce high levels of hCG. In this case, there is a risk of getting negative results even though you are pregnant. [1]
Most of the equivalent pregnancy tests of different brands sold in pharmacies are actually produced in the same factories with the big brands, using the same technologies. Therefore, if you intend to make an affordable shopping, you do not have to doubt about the quality of equivalent products. [2]
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Decide when to run the test. Many experts recommend waiting for at least one day after noticing that the menstrual day is delayed to do a pregnancy test, but it is best to do it after waiting a week. If you are worried about whether you are pregnant or not, it can be a bit difficult to wait, but because pregnant women have a high level of hCG hormone, it is possible to expect a higher level of accuracy when testing. [3]
The hormone hCG begins to secrete only after the fertilized egg is placed in the woman's uterus. This settling usually occurs six days after the sperm and egg have joined, or on the sixth day. Therefore, if you do the test too early, the test may not detect any gCG hormone even if you are pregnant. [4]
It is best to do the test as soon as it gets up in the morning because it is the most intense urine and the highest level of hCG hormone in the morning. [1]
If you want to keep this in mind as a practical information or if your period is irregular, you should wait three weeks after the intercourse to do the pregnancy test. However, if you are in a hurry, you can do most tests after 2 weeks (ie, when you have your period).
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Read the instructions carefully. Although most pregnancy tests are generally the same, it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. In each pregnancy test, details such as the method of collecting urine, the length of time you need to urinate on the stick, and symbols indicating whether or not you are pregnant may vary. [4]
When the results of the test come out, it is best to familiarize yourself with the symbols used in order not to look for the results in the instructions.
You should have a toll-free hotline number on the box or in the instructions that you can call if you have problems with the test or with the product. [4]
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Prepare yourself. If you are worried about finding out if you are pregnant or not, doing a pregnancy test at home can be extremely annoying. Do the test on your own and ask your partner or a close friend to wait at the toilet door to give you as much time as you need or support you. Wash your hands with warm water and soap and carefully remove the test strip from the package.
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Testing
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Ready and go! Sit on the toilet and urinate in the box provided on or near the stick, depending on the type of test. When taking a urine sample, you should first pee and then urinate on the can or stick.
If you need to urinate directly on the rod, be sure to follow the instructions carefully. In some tests, there is a certain amount of time for you to urinate on the stick, for example for five seconds, no more or less. Use a stopwatch to keep time if necessary.
When urinating on the swab, make sure it coincides with the swab of the swab and flip the screen where the result will appear.
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Use a dropper to drip a small amount of urine into the test strip. You only need to do this if a plastic container is provided next to the test. Drip your urine into the container indicated above the bar. On some markers, you must alternatively dip the absorbent end of the swab into the urine sample you are taking. Immerse and soak for 5 to 10 seconds or for the time specified in the instructions.
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Wait for the specified time. Place the bar on a clean, level surface with the result screen facing up. The waiting time is usually between 1 and 5 minutes, but with some tests you may have to wait 10 minutes to get the correct result. See the instructions to find out how long you should wait for the test you are using.
Wait and watch the bar at the beginning of the bar during the waiting time, because when you wait, the time goes very slowly and you get more agitated and tense. Pay attention to other things, drink a cup of tea, stretching movements or exercise.
Some tests have a small timer icon or a line to indicate that the test is working. If these should be in the test you are using, but nothing appears on the screen, the test is probably not working correctly and you may need to use another test.
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Check the results. After waiting for the time specified in the instructions, check the test strip to see the results. Icons indicating whether you are pregnant may vary from test to test, so if you are not sure, read the instructions again. Most pregnancy tests use a plus or minus sign, a color change occurs, or "pregnant" or "not pregnant" appears on the digital display. [4]
Sometimes the line or icon appears on the screen very lightly. If this happens, you can evaluate the result positively because it indicates that the test has found hCG in the urine. False positive results are rare. [5]
If the result is positive: you should see your doctor and have your pregnancy confirmed. Doctors usually confirm their pregnancy with a blood test. [6]
If the result is negative: Wait a week and if you are still not periodic, do the test again. False negative consequences are common, especially if you miscalculated the date of ovulation and you did the test too early. This is why most pregnancy tests have two bars in the box. If you get negative results on the second test strip, see your doctor to see if there is a problem that affects your period or causes pregnancy symptoms. [4]
Tips
If the test is positive, do a few more tests to make sure they are positive.
Consuming too much fluid consumes excessive fluid before performing the test, as this will cause watering of the urine and a false negative result. [4]
Warnings
Delay in menstruation, gaining weight, nausea and other symptoms associated with pregnancy may be signs of other serious conditions that require treatment. Don't ignore these symptoms based on your results at home and consult your doctor.
In rare cases, false positive results may occur from time to time. If you have recently experienced a chemical pregnancy (egg fertilization but no development), if you have used a drug containing the hormone hCG or have used an incorrect or outdated test, you are more likely to have a false positive result. [1]
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