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Frequently Asked Question about Home Pregnancy Test

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1. If the test is negative, is it still possible that I could be pregnant? 

Yes. It is quite possible for you to be pregnant because you might have done the test in very early pregnancy. At this stage hCG might not be high enough in the urine to give a positive result. 

If you still suspect pregnancy repeat the test a week later because by that time the hCG production increases. 

Similarly if you perform the test after drinking lots of liquids, the dilute urine can give a negative pregnancy test inspite of you being pregnant.

2. Can fertility medications interfere with the results of the test?

Medications that do not contain HCG will not interfere with the result. If you had an HCG injection, wait for atleast 2 weeks before you take this test

3. Can oral contraceptives interfere with the test results?

No. Oral contraceptives do not interfere with the results of the Home Pregnancy test results.

4. How accurate are home pregnancy tests?

Home pregnancy tests (Home Pregnancy tests) are about 97% to 99% accurate. The accuracy varies with the brand and usage.

5. Are the Home Pregnancy test the similar to the ones used in clinics and hospitals?

Some clinics and hospitals use a similar kit to detect pregnancy. Others look for the hormone hCG in the blood in which case the suspected women has to give blood tests.

6. When should I do the test if I have irregular periods?

If you have irregular periods there is a possibility that you might test too soon to be accurate. In such cases wait for a number of days equal to the longest cycle in the last 6 months before doing the test. If the test is negative, you might have to repeat the test after a week.

If you test positive on Home Pregnancy Test, kindly visit your doctor.


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Posted by:  IceCandy1(Guest)  Posted on: 12/05/2011
I have a 4 months old baby boy and am breastfeeding. But I have just found out that I am pregnant, using home pregnancy test. Must I keep on breastfeeding this 4 months baby of mine or must I stop?



Posted by:  suhasini  Posted on: 10/12/2011
my last menustral dt is 18/08/2011 after one month i am check home pregnancy test, but not any symptom looks. But I feel is i am pregnant. I am not understand what i do?



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Posted by:  sureshramya  Posted on: 11/08/2010
I did early morning pregtest the c line appeared dark pink but the t line was light pink is it positive.I am confused.



Posted by:  lohumi(Guest)  Posted on: 09/17/2010
I did early morning pregtest the first line appeared dark pink but the second line was light pink is it positive.I am confused



Posted by:  veeruveeru(Guest)  Posted on: 03/22/2010
What is the principle in preparation of the kit used for the detectiopn of pregnancy using HcG levels in urine



Posted by:  ilovehim(Guest)  Posted on: 11/18/2009
i took 3 pregnancy test and none of them worked, so i got a fourth one and what do you know it showed up i was pregnant. i found out october 15 and i was so happy.




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