Do not rush to get tested
It's important to test at the right time to get accurate results. But don't rush too much because your body only starts making the pregnancy hormone (hCG) when the fertilized egg implants in your uterus. It takes time for hCG to build up to the amount that can be detected by a home pregnancy test, so it's common to get a false negative result if you take a pregnancy test too early.
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Do this, you will get the correct reading immediately
The best time to test is after the first day of your missed period. If your periods are irregular, wait until 36 days after your last period to test.
If you take the test late, don't trust the result
If you find that you haven't missed your period for several weeks and suspect you're pregnant, be careful with the results of a home pregnancy test. You may get a false negative result if you test too late.
Home pregnancy tests lose their accuracy after the first trimester, as they may not be able to detect the version of the pregnancy hormone (hCG) present in your body at that time. For accurate results, visit a doctor as he will conduct a blood test to determine the result.
Do not use an expired test kit
If you have used a home pregnancy test for a few months, make sure to check its expiry date. If it has expired, do not use it as it may not give you the correct result.
Don’t test too late in the day
The best time to test is right after you wake up in the morning. This is because when you first urinate in the morning, the concentration of pregnancy hormone (hCG) in your urine is high. If you test late in the day, it will be a false negative test.
Do not drink too much water before the test
Drinking a lot of water before the test can dilute your urine, so there won’t be enough hCG for an accurate test, resulting in a false negative result.
Keep track of time
If you don't see the results until too late, you may see a faint, colorless line called the evaporation line, which may confuse you. Also, if you read the result too early, you may get a false negative result. So set a timer and wait for the time specified by the instructions on the test kit.
Do not underestimate the effects of medications
If you are taking any fertility treatment that contains the hCG hormone, it may affect your results. The hCG hormone is found in hormonal injections for fertility. Be sure to ask your doctor about this.
Do not consume alcohol
Alcohol will not affect the results of your pregnancy test. But if you think you may be pregnant, it's important to stop drinking alcohol or using drugs, as these things can be harmful to your baby.
If you think you are pregnant but the result is not correct, test again after a few days. At the same time, if your periods are irregular, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor at that time.
Disclaimer: This information is for general information only and is not a substitute for any medical advice. Always consult a doctor for any health problem.
