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About Home Pregnancy Tests

About Home Pregnancy Tests

Any woman, who is sexually active and does not take any kind of precaution, can get pregnant. When there are one or more symptoms of pregnancy, it is better to do the home pregnancy test. This article will tell you all you wanted to know about early pregnancy and about the tests as well. Read on to know everything about the tests.

Pregnancy tests, in simple words are tests conducted to make sure whether the woman is pregnant or not. A sexually active woman, who uses no protection, can become pregnant. Today, you can either go to a nursing home and get your test conducted or even buy a home pregnancy test unit to get it done at home. You will get this kit at any drug store even without a prescription. They will give you the results as positive or negative as the case may be.
However, if you go to a laboratory for your pregnancy test done, it is done with the help of a sample of your blood. This test is more sensitive and can provide more accurate information to the doctor along with the nature of pregnancy. They indicate how long you have been pregnant and also if there is any direct possible problem. Whatever your choice may be, it is first important to know when you should go through these tests.

Symptoms of pregnancy

  • Late period - If your menstrual cycle is getting delayed by more than 10 days and you used to have regular periods previously and in addition to this if you have been sexually active, you have better chances of getting pregnant.
  • Morning sickness - If you feel sick, dizzy and vomiting in the morning, you could be pregnant.
  • Changes in breasts - If you feel prickling sensation, fullness in your breasts or it pains when touched, you might be pregnant.
  • If you feel like urinating more often, there are chances of you being pregnant.
  • Strong likes and dislikes for particular food items are also indications of being pregnant.
  • Sometimes there is lot of vaginal discharge during pregnancy.

Tips to Use Home Pregnancy Tests

  • Buy a renowned home pregnancy test kit from a drug store.
  • Read the instructions so that you follow it accurately.
  • Wash your hands properly, preferably with warm water and soap before using it.
  • Remove the strip from the pack and keeping the result window upwards, put a drop of urine on the point indicated or do as directed.
  • Wait for the time as provided on the instruction note and then see the result.
Home pregnancy tests are a simple and easy way for women to confirm whether they are pregnant or not. They are easily available and can be purchased even without a prescription provided by a doctor. It actually displays the amount of pregnancy hormone that is present in the woman's urine to determine whether she is pregnant or not. It can be detected usually after 10 days after conceiving.
Although there are some brands that claim that they can detect even a day of pregnancy, but it is advisable that the test should be done after 10 days of delayed period. This will give you accurate result. There are various types of pregnancy tests strips available and so it is better to read and follow the instructions before using it.
The best part of the test kits is that it saves lot of time and money that you would otherwise have to pay as the test charges and the doctor's fee as well. Although the results are accurate, you must consult your doctor if you feel you are pregnant and got a negative result on the pregnancy test strip.


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