The test showed that she is pregnant what to do. How does a pregnancy test work and what to do with a positive result. Risks of uncontrolled flow

• Home pregnancy test: how it works
• Reason 1. Failure to meet the test check time
• Reason 2. Recent miscarriage or abortion
• Reason 3. Chorionic adenoma (molar pregnancy, hydatidiform mole)
• Reason 4. Taking medications
• Reason 5. Diseases
• Can pregnancy tests be trusted at all?
• What to do if the pregnancy test is positive

Home test systems for determining pregnancy are very popular today, they are so simple and reliable to use - manufacturers talk about 98 and even 99% reliability of the results. If you are wondering what is wrong with that 1%, then here are five reasons why a pregnancy test can be false positive.

Home pregnancy test: how it works

Home pregnancy tests are based on determining the concentration of one of the hormones - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine. With the onset of pregnancy, the level of this hormone in the blood of a woman rises sharply, and it can be detected both in the blood and in the urine.

There are several varieties of home pregnancy tests, and usually the manufacturer gives clear and detailed instructions on how to use them. So, some test strips must be lowered to a certain level in a container with urine, others need to be urinated (or a drop of urine on the contact area of ​​the test).

Depending on the choice of the manufacturer, a “+” sign, the words “yes”, “pregnancy” may appear on the test strip of a pregnant woman, but most often - two indicator lines. One of them appears in any case (this confirms that the test is working, and you followed the instructions exactly), the second - only with an increased level of hCG in the urine, that is, it indicates pregnancy. The second strip may be noticeably paler than the first, but still indicates a positive result. It is with these tests that women make the most common mistake.

Reason 1. Failure to meet the test check time

All tests have a time interval when the result should appear clearly and clearly - usually not earlier than 3-4 minutes after contact with urine and not later than 10-30 minutes after. If you look at the test later, after an hour or more, then for the second strip you can take the evaporation line - the border to which urine has risen along the test strip. After the dough dries, the dividing line becomes clearly visible, and it can be confused with an indicator strip.

Always strictly follow the test system manufacturer's instructions!

Reason 2. Recent miscarriage or abortion

After an abortion (natural or artificial), the level of hCG in a woman's body decreases, but, of course, not immediately. In some cases, it may take up to 35 days before the concentration of this hormone returns to normal, and the average time interval for establishing hormonal balance is 19 days. Of course, a pregnancy test during this period will show a false positive result.

If you have had a miscarriage or an abortion, you have used contraception, and your pregnancy test remains positive after three weeks, this is a reason to get a medical examination. Part of the placenta may remain in the uterus, which continues to produce hCG. If you do not take any measures, then in the future it will lead to inflammation and serious health problems.

Reason 3. Chorionic adenoma (molar pregnancy, hydatidiform mole)

A rare in Russia (according to various sources, one case per 1000-3000 pregnancies), but quite common in the countries of the Far East (one case per 120 pregnancies), a genetic anomaly in which the maternal chromosome is “lost” during conception, and the non-viable embryo contains either only the father’s chromosomes , or a double set of chromosomes of the father and one - of the mother. There may not even be a fetus at all, but at the same time, a pathological proliferation of placental tissue occurs.

This pathology is easy to identify with ultrasound, but if a woman does not go to the doctor, then she may consider herself pregnant for some time: her stomach grows, she suffers from toxicosis, and the results of the test strip inspire confidence. However, chorionadenoma is a dangerous pathology that can provoke severe uterine bleeding and the formation of a malignant tumor. Pathology is rare, but let's not forget about it!

Reason 4. Taking medications

The vast majority of medications, as well as foods (including alcohol) do not affect the results of a pregnancy test. The only exception is drugs that contain hCG (they are used to treat infertility). If you are taking these drugs on the advice of your doctor, you will need to choose another way to test for pregnancy.

Reason 5. Diseases

Various diseases can affect the level of hCG in the body. It changes when:

• premenopause or menopause;
• oncological diseases of the ovaries, bladder, kidneys, liver, lungs, colon, breast and stomach;
• kidney disease or urinary tract infection;
• ovarian cyst.

In addition, there is the so-called "phantom hCG" - the chemicals in the pregnancy test can react with them in the same way as with the hormone itself. The doctor finds out that we are talking about “phantom hCG” by determining the content of chorionic gonadotropin by other methods. If the results of different tests differ significantly (sometimes by dozens of times), then we are talking about just such an error.

Can pregnancy tests be trusted at all?

Can! But it must be remembered that it varies greatly in different women and at different points in pregnancy. It reaches its maximum at 8-9 weeks after conception. If you are anxious to find out about a positive result and you try to take the test before the date of the expected period, then it is very likely that you will get a false negative result. It is much more common than false positive.

What to do if the pregnancy test is positive

If a pregnancy test shows a positive result, you must notify your doctor. Only a specialist can confirm whether you have a normal pregnancy or a false positive test result.

If the test shows a negative result, but you still think that pregnancy is possible, you should also consult a doctor.

The accuracy of the pregnancy test is high - 99%. But do not forget that someone falls into the 1% of exceptions!

According to medical news today

Today, a pregnancy test helps to confirm conception at home.

A positive or negative result is not always the case in reality. Sometimes the test gives false readings. What contributes to this? And what to do if such a diagnosis shows 2 strips?

Read about this and much more in our new article.

How accurate is a pregnancy test?

Today, unfortunately, there is no such accurate diagnosis that could 100% confirm the position of a woman at home.

All test strips are based on the detection of an increase in hCG in the urine, which increases after embryo implantation. However, this hormone can also increase for other reasons. As a result, test strips often falsely show a positive result.

The main reasons for a false positive pregnancy test are:

If the test was carried out according to the rules, and you are sure that there was no conception, but the test strip gives a positive answer, you should go to the doctor for a more thorough examination in order to find out about diseases in advance and prescribe treatment on time.

Interestingly, even in a man, the test can show two strips. It doesn't mean he's pregnant. The fact is that in men, as in women, the hCG hormone is very low. But in some diseases, especially cancer, this hormone rises. Therefore, if the test shows a positive result, you should immediately consult a doctor.

When a woman who wants to get pregnant has the long-awaited two lines on the test indicator, it is better to do a second study in 2-3 days to confirm the answer. This is especially true for early diagnosis, a few days before the expected menstruation.

Sometimes it happens that after confirmation of conception, menstruation or a slight daub has gone.

Why this happens, only a doctor can reveal, so it is imperative to contact him for advice. If this is not done, there may be undesirable consequences. The same should be done if the period has passed, and you have two strips on the indicator.

General information about the tests in this video:

What does a positive test result look like?

Most women believe that there must be some signs by which a delicate situation can be determined. For some, this happens, but more often there are no signs other than a positive result in test diagnostics. Especially during lactation, it is impossible to determine anything, since there are not even periods.

Reliably confirm the position only with the help of ultrasound after three weeks.

What should a positive test result look like on a stick? Today there are different types of test systems: strip, flatbed, inkjet and digital. The first three show 2 colored stripes during pregnancy, and one in the absence.

Digital ones can not only confirm or refute the situation, but also indicate the number of weeks from conception. If the answer is negative, the monitor will have a “-” icon, and if it is positive, “+” and next to the number of weeks.

When to make a diagnosis to get a reliable answer? Usually, when ovulating at 14–15 DC (day of the cycle) and approximately 7 DPO (day after fertilization), the embryo is implanted in the uterus. At this point, hCG begins to increase rapidly, and after 3-4 days, ultra-sensitive tests will already be able to detect it.

Sometimes the test shows two strips already at 4-5 DPO. This happens if ovulation occurred earlier than expected (not in the middle of the cycle), and conception occurred. With a cycle of 30–36 days, test diagnostics will also show the answer seven days earlier than the delay in menstruation.

With IVF, testing will show confirmation at 7dpo (day after transfer).

If the second line appears weakly on the stick, this does not mean a positive result. Rather, it is either a hormonal failure, or an incorrectly conducted study (poor-quality or expired stick).

How many strips on a pregnancy test

Using the test system is very simple. To do this, just dip the stick to the specified level, hold for 3-5 seconds and after 5 minutes the answer will appear - 1 (negative) or 2 (positive) bands.

The second indicator is manifested due to a reagent that reacts with the hCG hormone, if it is present in the urine. In its absence, the indicator will not show anything, it will not appear.

Often there are cases when the indicator does not fully appear (shows a pale strip).

The reasons may be different, but they can be divided into 2 categories:

• problem with the test - expired, of poor quality or violation during the procedure;
• insufficiently high level of hCG - too early or inflammation, causing the production of human chorionic gonadotropin.

Sticks with hypersensitivity are able to give an answer already in the presence of a hormone in the amount of 10 IU / l. Others react at 20–25 IU/L.

What to do if the pregnancy test is positive

Even if the child is long-awaited, there is no need to rejoice violently. The first study is wrong, because all tests can be wrong.

What to do next? Pull yourself together and wait for the symptoms of pregnancy to appear or re-examine after 2-3 days. If the second diagnosis confirms the initial result, you need to contact a gynecologist, take a blood test for hormones and after 3-4 weeks undergo an ultrasound scan, without which it is impossible to get a 100% correct answer.

The doctor may prescribe an ultrasound examination earlier if there are prerequisites for this - brown or bloody discharge, pain in the lower abdomen or in the side.

If the situation is confirmed, it is necessary to register with a gynecologist who will observe the entire period of gestation.

What actions to take in case of unwanted pregnancy? It happens that even after contraceptives, for example, after Postinor, women become pregnant. This happens either due to a poor-quality drug, or if the remedy was taken at the wrong time (conception has already occurred).

Whether to leave the pregnancy in this case? The decision is made by the woman, and only she. It is worth taking into account the age, existing pathologies and much more, which can cause infertility or problems with bearing in the future, if you have an abortion now.

In any case, do not panic, as this may just be a test error. Therefore, after a while it is better to re-examine or take tests for the level of hCG.

How to act in early pregnancy so that the baby is healthy - doctor advises

All doctors for the proper development of the fetus recommend:

1. At the planning stage, undergo a complete examination for the presence of diseases, and, if any, cure.
2. Completely eliminate all bad habits from your life - alcohol, smoking, etc.
3. Get your diet right. The more vegetables, fruits, berries, greens and juices there are, the more necessary vitamins and minerals the baby will receive for his development.
4. Take a multivitamin complex, vitamin E, folic acid and Iodomarin.
5. Protect yourself from colds and viral infections.
6. Go to the doctor's appointment on time and follow all his recommendations.
7. Treatment with any medication should be agreed with the attending physician. This is especially true for painkillers, for example, Pentalgin, which is available in different forms, and not everything can be taken when carrying a baby.
8. Avoid stressful situations, relax more and walk in the fresh air.
9. Do not overstrain the body with physical activity, especially in the first trimester.

Conclusion

When using test diagnostics, it is important to follow the instructions. If after passing the test there is no confidence in the result or the second line is pale, no need to be upset, just repeat the procedure in a couple of days.

When confirming the answer, if it is positive, in any case it is necessary to consult a doctor. This is especially true for women who used reliable contraceptives, and the diagnosis indicates pregnancy. Diseases that should be identified in advance and begin treatment are not excluded.

Using is the most affordable, easiest and fastest way to check if your period has really happened. Although these tests can be easily purchased at all pharmacies, women are very concerned about the reliability of their results, as well as the question of what to do next when a pregnancy test is positive. Let's try to figure this out together.

Operating principle

The basis of all pregnancy tests is to check the reaction to the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (pregnancy or) in urine. This hormone begins to be produced by the female body as soon as the fertilized egg is introduced into the wall.

This usually happens at 3-4 weeks from the start of the cycle and coincides with the expected start time. Therefore, it does not make sense to test for a fact before the expected delay.

Every day, its amount doubles, so every day the probability of a reliable result when testing urine for this hormone increases significantly. It is recommended to test for 4-6 days of cycle delay, the reliability of the results at this time is the best.

Important! Morning urine contains the maximum amount of hCG, so it is advisable to test for pregnancy in the morning.

In pharmacies, you can purchase the following types of pregnancy tests:

1. It looks like a narrow ribbon with a reagent strip applied on it (pregnancy indicator) and a second, control strip. Such strips are placed in a glass with collected urine according to the mark and kept in it for ten seconds. The indicator bar first turns purple and then brightens. After pulling out the strip, you need to wait 3-5 minutes for the result. Even if the indicator has become pale in color, this indicates the onset of conception.
   
2. In fact, this is the same strip, but in a plastic case with openings for introducing urine. To do this, from the urine already collected in a glass, a part is taken with a pipette and dripped into the openings. Results appear in adjacent openings after a few minutes.
   
3. When using this tester, you do not need to collect urine in any container, just put it under the stream while urinating for a few seconds and wait. Their sensitivity is higher than that of the strips, and they can be used as early as two days before the expected ones.
   
4. You can substitute it under the stream or place it in urine, and the results of the analysis will be displayed on a digital screen. It has the highest sensitivity to the concentration of hCG and can be used as early as five days before the planned menstruation.
   

Most often, women use the strip - this is the most inexpensive and common form of testing, which determines the onset of conception with a 98% probability. Inkjet and electronic tests, although more convenient and sensitive, have a much higher price.

Are the tests wrong?

The probability of a pregnancy test error is very low, much more often women cannot always understand the result (a faintly colored strip is already a positive result). And yet there are situations in which the test results are questionable.

Did you know? In the ancient Egyptian papyri that have survived to our time, it is reported that the Egyptians of that period determined by pouring their urine on grains of barley and wheat. When barley grains germinated, it was believed that a woman would have, wheat -. If the grain did not germinate, then it did not come. Modern laboratory studies have revealed that the grain moistened with the urine of a pregnant woman germinates in 70%, and when using the urine of a non-pregnant woman or a man, the grains did not really germinate.

Sometimes a pregnancy test is positive and shows the presence in its absence (false positive), or vice versa - it says that conception did not occur, but the woman still turned out to be pregnant (false negative).


false negative

The reasons for getting a false negative pregnancy test result can be the following:

• poor quality of the test, expired terms of its use;
• misuse of the test or its misunderstood result;
• using the daily portion of urine, not the morning;
• taking diuretics or food () on the eve of testing;
• short gestation period (less than two weeks); this situation often happens with irregular menstruation.

You can get a false positive pregnancy test for the following reasons:

When buying a test, you need to pay attention to the expiration date and carefully read the instructions. Drinking alcohol, stressful situations (except for the above drugs containing hCG) do not affect the results.

What to do with positive results

If the test showed 2 strips, a second test should be done in a couple of days, which will increase its reliability. When confirming the previous result, you need to go to the gynecologist.

Retest

The longer the period of absence of critical days, the more truthful the test will be. For the reliability of the result, it is better to purchase a special kit at the pharmacy from the very beginning, consisting of two test strips.

Conducting a second control test will make the result more reliable and cast aside doubts about the onset of conception.

This will be especially true for women with irregular cycles. Re-testing should be done two days after the first test. You cannot re-apply a test that has already been used.

It is not advisable to rush to do it for too short a period to confirm the reliability of the test without indications for this: symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, threat of miscarriage, suspicion of pathology.

Harm to the fetus has not been proven, but doctors recommend doing this procedure no earlier than the tenth week of the intended conception.

Did you know? A device for emitting sound at an ultra-high frequency that is not audible to the human ear, that is, ultrasound, was first created by the British scientist F. Galton in 1876. At the beginning of the 20th century, doctors tried to use ultrasound to reduce pain in patients, but the results were ineffective. And in 1951, American scientists created a device for diagnosing internal organs - the first ultrasound scanner. It was motionless and so large that the patient had to be moved along it.

The passage of this medical procedure will one hundred percent confirm the presence or absence of conception. After the ultrasound, it is necessary to consult with the attending gynecologist.
Using the results of an ultrasound examination, the doctor will determine if there are any deviations during the onset, and check if the pregnancy is ectopic, if there are any inflammatory processes and tumor formations in the female organs.

Perhaps the most harmful habit is alcohol. When drinking alcohol by a pregnant woman, alcohol directly enters the child through the placenta and can have a negative impact on the development of the fetus, causing many abnormalities. In severe cases, fetal alcohol syndrome may occur.

Important! Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (AFS)- caused by the use of alcohol by the expectant mother, which is characterized by the appearance of mental and physical abnormalities that do not disappear with age. This is a violation of the activity of the brain (mental retardation, neurological anomalies, behavioral disorders), lack of height and weight, defects in the face and skull.

It is advisable to stop drinking coffee. If it is very difficult to give up coffee completely, then drink no more than one cup per day. Caffeine increases blood pressure, disrupts blood flow.

All this contributes to the violation of the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the child. In addition, having a diuretic effect, coffee contributes to dehydration.
You should also limit sitting at the computer, abandon the constant use of a mobile phone in favor of a relaxing holiday and walks in the fresh air, and do not forget to ventilate the room where you spend a lot of time.

Accounting in consultation

For further monitoring and control, a pregnant woman needs to contact the antenatal clinic and become registered. When registering, registration does not matter. You must register for up to 12 weeks.

For the entire time of being registered, the doctor is responsible for the pregnant woman. The gynecologist gives the expectant mother an individual card for a pregnant woman and a woman in labor, as well as an exchange card.

The exchange card keeps a record of all the results of the ultrasound scan, a description of the course of the pregnancy is given.

The doctor prescribes the necessary tests (urine, blood, vaginal smear, etc.) and sends for examination to other specialists (endocrinologist, dentist, ENT, surgeon, etc.) to avoid complications during the period of bearing a child.
So, we learned that pregnancy tests give a fairly reliable result, but it is very dependent on the timing of use. Therefore, if the test showed 2 strips, it makes sense to retest before contacting specialists.

At the onset of conception, observation by a doctor and attentive attitude to your body will never be superfluous.

Pregnancy is not always planned, more often it is unexpected. In close relationships with a man, girls should be aware of the possible conception. The moment of fertilization, with a high degree of certainty, will confirm a positive pregnancy test. The delay and indirect signs cannot be taken as a "verdict". You can seriously prepare for the upcoming motherhood after the confirmation of the doctor: “Congratulations, you are pregnant!”

What does a positive pregnancy test look like and how does it work?

It is hard to imagine how people lived before the invention of pharmacy rapid tests! Now, with every delay, you don’t need to visit a gynecologist so that your “beloved doctor” says “yes” or “no”. In case of suspicion, one could only rely on well-being.

There were no effective contraceptives before, especially no tests. Our grandmothers and mothers habitually went to abortions, as if they were extracting a diseased tooth. Termination of pregnancy looked like a barbaric alternative to contraception. It was unsafe for health, about a pregnancy test, positive or negative, only dreamed of.

Today, several types of pregnancy tests work effectively, the most famous being the “two strips”. It does not give one hundred percent certainty, but it is understandable and accessible. It is considered a primitive determinant of the hCG hormone in the blood (and urine), produced by the developing placenta, works like impregnated litmus paper.

If there is a suspicion of a false positive result, a household “examination” with the simplest device should be repeated after 2-3 days. It is advisable to use different types of testers (ask at the pharmacy):

1. Ultra sensitive (for early terms).
2. Tablet (with windows).
3. Strip test (with strips).
4. Inkjet (convenient for use in any conditions).
5. Electronic (the inscription “pregnant” or “not pregnant” is displayed).

Young women show complete ignorance when men ask about positive pregnancy test strips. Everything is clear with the strip that appears during testing, but why the second one?

The first line is the control line, showing the degree of staining of the probe, its color, uniformity and intensity. The second strip is spotted, pale or "phantom" (almost imperceptible). Doubt is caused by weakly manifested positive pregnancy test strips, especially when the conception is long-awaited.

Attention: With any type of testing, it is important to read the instructions and follow the recommendations, otherwise the expensive human chorionic gonadotropin determiner will be used incorrectly.

If a girl does not know what the test looks like in the first week of pregnancy, you can take a pale manifestation as a sentence. Not all tests are able to react to a barely conceived embryo, only ultra sensitive ones. They "work" in a week or later. In the presence of hormone-like substances during developing tumor processes, the text will show “pregnancy” even to a virgin and a lonely elderly lady.

Using tests of any type is quite simple - morning urine should fall into the window or on the test area. It is collected in a clean container to wet the dough. After a while, it will be clear what a positive pregnancy test should look like. If nothing has changed, conception has not occurred.

When the test is positive, what to do next?

For the female body, fertilization is natural. Ineffective intercourse during ovulation days is unnatural! By an incomprehensible pattern, those who want children remain infertile. Young girls get pregnant easily, although they are not psychologically ready for motherhood.

The most tedious waiting time is with a slight delay in menstruation, the test is poorly manifested, with other signs of pregnancy in the body is not clear. It remains to wait and pass the second test. With the entry into sexual life, the hormonal background changes.

If you know what a positive pregnancy test looks like, without other signs of conception, do not rush to conclusions. Possible options:

• after infertility treatment with hormonal drugs, the female body shows readiness for fertilization, which looks like a pregnancy test with a positive result;
• the tester sensor responded to changes in hormonal levels;
• other hormone-like reagents appeared;
• remains of embryonic tissue remained in the body after the abortion.

Confirmation of the "interesting situation" can only be obtained at the antenatal clinic after a blood test for hCG. Do not ask to immediately appoint an ultrasound, for a short time it will not show anything even with an enlarged belly.

After a close relationship with a man, you cannot "unexpectedly" become pregnant. Do you know what the test looks like when you're pregnant, but you don't believe your eyes? Predictable situation, even after careful protection. You should not rely on a man - unconvincing excuses lead to pregnancy.

Whether you want to be pregnant or not, contact your doctor with a pregnancy test (positive result). This is important for registration, in preparation for an abortion, or to dispel doubts. Often, doctors help to decide on the near future, if there were problems with motherhood in the family. Any support for single mothers (materially and psychologically) is important. Only the woman herself bears personal responsibility before heaven and society for an abortion or pregnancy.

When does a pregnancy test show a positive result without fertilization?

It is already clear what a positive pregnancy test looks like, but it is important to know when it falsely “beeps” or does not show anything:

The little man who came into the world is a real joy, it is impossible to tell about the happiness of motherhood and happy fatherhood, it must be experienced! Therefore, from the first days of pregnancy, you need to think not about your whims, but about creating a new life. For the sake of the baby, it is worth switching to a healthy lifestyle, giving up alcohol and cigarettes, eating fortified and protein foods.

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Today, home pregnancy tests are actively used by girls and women around the world. A correctly performed pregnancy test will help you determine the presence or absence of pregnancy without any extra effort and cost.

What is a home pregnancy test and how does it work?

The pregnancy test is a simple and easy-to-use biochemical system designed for the early detection of pregnancy through the determination of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG test). HCG appears in the blood and urine of a woman only after fertilization and the onset of pregnancy. If the concentration of hCG in the urine of a woman exceeds a certain critical value, a pregnancy test will show a “positive result”.

Modern home tests help determine the onset of pregnancy with an accuracy of up to 98% (provided that you carry it out correctly). Home pregnancy tests can be bought at any pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.

When should you take a pregnancy test?

Any pregnancy test contains a special indicator that determines the hCG indicator and changes its color if the hCG concentration exceeds a certain critical value - those same two strips.We understand that you want to see 2 stripes as soon as possible and please your future dad. But there is no point in doing a pregnancy test before the first day of delay. Ideally, a pregnancy test can be performed with confidence one week after the first day of a missed period. For the greatest certainty, you can do several pregnancy tests from different manufacturers. To confirm the reliability of the result, it is recommended to repeat the test again, about a week after the first attempt, regardless of its results. As a control check, a blood test for hCG in a laboratory or clinic should serve.

What are pregnancy tests?

Today you can choose for yourself two main types of pregnancy tests:

• Type 1 pregnancy tests measure the concentration of hCG in the blood. Such tests are available only in special clinics, so you need to contact a doctor or a laboratory to conduct them.
• Type 2 pregnancy tests measure the concentration of hCG in the urine. This pregnancy test is also called a home test. Such pregnancy tests are sold in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription.

In modern pharmacies, you can find many varieties of home pregnancy tests. The cost of a home test is also different (from 40 rubles), it depends on the company, the form of application (jet test, pipette or test that requires urine sampling).

Before you conduct a pregnancy test, be sure to determine its type and carefully read the instructions.

Many home tests work on the same principle. Some of them involve collecting urine in a container and introducing a test into the urine to a certain level (strips). Others require holding the test under a stream of urine. The time after which the result will be determined varies from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. After contacting the home pregnancy test with urine and the time required by the instructions has elapsed, you can determine the result.

In various tests, the results can also be displayed differently, more often these are strips - indicators, there are also special icons - on electronic tests.

• The first strip (control indicator), it indicates that the test is working and suitable for use.
• The second strip (pregnancy indicator), it shows the presence (appearance of a strip), or the absence of pregnancy (absence of a second strip).

The intensity of the color of the pregnancy indicator (second bar) has no meaning in pregnancy tests, unlike ovulation tests. Even if you saw a pale pink stripe, this is evidence of pregnancy.

How accurate is the result of a home pregnancy test?

As practice shows, home pregnancy tests show a very accurate result (up to 98-99%). The reliability of the result will depend on the following factors:

• Pregnancy test expiration date - make sure the test is valid.
• Strict adherence to test instructions.
• Do not rush to distinguish the result - the most optimal determination time is 10 minutes.

It should be borne in mind that the concentration of the hCG hormone increases as pregnancy progresses. Therefore, your test will give the more accurate result the later you do it and vice versa!

What to do next if the pregnancy test is positive?

If a home pregnancy test showed a positive result, be sure to visit a gynecologist, do an ultrasound to 100% confirm the result and exclude diseases, including ectopic pregnancy.

Also, the doctor will advise the main steps to maintain pregnancy, vitamins and necessary drugs (for example, taking folic acid, if you have not started drinking it before planning a pregnancy). Early registration in gynecology will help you easily transfer your interesting position, bear a healthy baby and maintain your own health and beauty.

There is hope! A few BUT...or can the test be negative BUT you are pregnant?

• The test may give a false result even a week after the delay. If your suspicions of pregnancy remain, be sure to visit a gynecologist.
• If you are taking certain medications that contain the hCG hormone, they can also affect the accuracy of the result.
• And, of course, do not smoke, drink and take drugs. They will affect not only the results of the pregnancy test, but also your health and the health of the unborn baby.