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These days you canfind out you’re expectingmuch earlier, faster and with better accuracy using home pregnancy tests.
However, it does take some time before concentrations are high enough to be detected.
When should you take a pregnancy test?
How soon can you take a pregnancy test?
Can’t wait to pee on that stick?
Understandably, you’re likely wondering how early pregnancy can be detected by a home pregnancy test.
That means you’ll likely get a “false negative” even if sperm has met egg.
To improve accuracy:
How accurate are pregnancy tests?
Similarly, drinking too much liquid beforehand could dilute your urine and affect the results.
Are there different types of home pregnancy tests?
How much do pregnancy tests cost?
How much pregnancy tests costdepends on the specific key in and brand of home pregnancy test.
They usually come in packs of two or three, which cost anywhere from $5 to $25.
Can medications affect pregnancy test results?
Can you get a false positive pregnancy test?
What about a false negative pregnancy test?
But false positives are much less common than false negatives.
Knowing the odds are in your favor to conceive again and give birth to a healthy baby can help.
What should I do if I get a positive pregnancy test?
At the same time, you could ask for acomplete prenatal checkup.
And if your positive pregnancy test is confirmed by your doctor, congratulations!
