A pregnancy test is the easiest way to confirm your pregnancy. The pregnancy test is easy to use and costs little - it's not expensive. Besides, pregnancy tests give a reliable result quickly. However, even if the pregnancy test is positive, you should see your doctor as only he or she can finally confirm your pregnancy. Find out what types of pregnancy tests are there, how the pregnancy tests work and if they can be wrong.

Thepregnancy test works very simply - it detects the presence of beta hCG (chorionic gonadotropin) in the urine. It is a hormone that appears in a woman's body a few days after conception. It supports the secretion of progesterone, which is responsible for the maintenance of pregnancy, and regulates the development of the sex glands. The hCG hormone is present in the urine of a pregnant woman from 7-10. the day after conception. The principle of the pregnancy test is based on the reaction of the hormone hCG in the urine of a pregnant woman with the monoclonal antv-hCG antibodies that have been applied to the test. Aspregnancy testsare very sensitive, please follow the directions on the package carefully.

Contents:

  1. Types of pregnancy tests
  2. What is the price of pregnancy tests?
  3. How do I read my pregnancy test result?
  4. Could the pregnancy test be wrong?
  5. What is a blood pregnancy test?
  6. What does a urine laboratory pregnancy test look like?
  7. Toothpaste instead of a pregnancy test?

Types of pregnancy tests

Many women dedicate themselves to having a home pregnancy test when they suspect a pregnancy. There are different types of home pregnancy tests available on the market. The difference between them is mainly in the way of use.

  • plate pregnancy tests -there are two windows on the test - a control window that serves to check the test performance, a test window - here the test results are shown
  • jet pregnancy tests -looks like a felt-tip pen. Before performing the test, remove (similar to a felt-tip pen) the plastic cap from the urine absorption strip
  • pregnancy test strips -is in the form of test strips that are dipped into the sample with urine
  • digital pregnancy test -more advanced are also available on the marketstream and strip tests. They differ from their traditional counterparts in the way of reading the results that appear on the electronic display

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The test result can be read, depending on the type of test, after one to five minutes.

What is the price of pregnancy tests?

How much does a pregnancy test cost? It depends on its type, as well as the company and place of purchase (online pharmacy, stationary pharmacy, drugstore). Plate tests are the cheapest - their prices start from PLN 4. Except that the test for about PLN 4 will not have a urine container, only a pipette and a plate. There are similar prices for strip and stream tests. Digital tests are the most expensive - they cost about PLN 35-40.

How do I read my pregnancy test result?

One dash is negative - you are not pregnant. Two lines on the pregnancy test are positive - you are pregnant. The exception is digital tests. In this case, instead of a field with colored lines, they have a digital display on which appears the - sign or the + sign. Or the message "pregnant" or "not pregnant". And what does the pale line mean on the pregnancy test? Most often this is a positive result. If you see a light faint line on the pregnancy test, it is best to repeat the test.

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Could the pregnancy test be wrong?

The reliability of pregnancy tests is estimated at 95-99 percent. Only a gynecologist (on the basis of a gynecological examination or ultrasound) can confirm or exclude one hundred percent pregnancy.

It may happen that the pregnancy test is positive and the doctor says that you are not pregnant. This is a false positive. Its possible causes are:

  • Specialized hCG medications usually given by injection (wait at least 14 days after receiving the injection for the hormone to be removed from your body)
  • natural or artificial miscarriage
  • labor - hCG remains in the urine for some time (even up to several weeks can get a false positive result), wait until the test can be performed

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The opposite can also happen - the pregnancy test is negative and the patient is pregnant. This could mean you have a pregnancy testwas not performed according to the instructions, e.g. the pregnancy test result is checked too early. Observe the waiting time specified on the packaging literally with the watch in your hand. The result may be false if “diluted” urine is used for testing. A lot of fluids consumed before the test may dilute the urine and distort the result. Therefore, it is recommended to do a pregnancy test in the morning from the first urine, which is the most condensed. Similarly, if the test was performed too early. It is necessary to count how many days have passed since ovulation. The most common error in our calculations is not counting from the date of ovulation, but from the date of intercourse. Find out when you have fertile days and use the fertile days calculator.

On the other hand, when menstruation is delayed despite the negative result and the absence of pregnancy, it may indicate he alth problems - hormonal disorders. It can also be caused by intense exercise, weight loss, and stress.

It's good to know that the pregnancy test result is not influenced by:

  • antibiotics
  • alcohol
  • oral contraceptives
  • pain medications
  • hCG-free hormone therapy

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Pregnancy test - remember this

  • do not use pregnancy tests after the expiry date
  • tests are one-time. Once used, it cannot be reused
  • If the result is negative and you haven't had your period, repeat the test after a few days. If it's negative again, see your gynecologist
  • Sometimes a test result is positive, and after a few days it is negative. This may mean that fertilization has taken place, but that the embryo has not established itself in the uterus.
  • If you are taking hormone injections after IVF surgery, the test may be unreliable. These hormones are similar to HCG and may indicate pregnancy, although implantation did not take place

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What is a blood pregnancy test?

A pregnancy test can also be done with blood. This test can detect that you are pregnant with 100 percent. with accuracy one week after fertilization. It will also help determine the age of your pregnancy by measuring the amount of hCG in your blood, which changes as your pregnancy progresses.

Blood pregnancy test, we'll get a referral, it's free. A private blood pregnancy test costs about PLN 30.

What does a urine laboratory pregnancy test look like?

LikewiseLike a home test, this test detects the hCG hormone in the urine with an accuracy close to 100%. within 7-10 days from fertilization.

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Toothpaste instead of a pregnancy test?

Some people argue that you can recognize pregnancy with toothpaste. It is enough to combine a little urine with toothpaste and wait for a reaction. The positive result in this case is a discoloration of the paste or the fact that it starts to foam. If nothing happens, the woman is not pregnant. What does science say? - Toothpaste's effervescence and foaming is the result of a chemical reaction between the acid in the urine and the calcium carbonate component of the toothpaste. The more acid there is in the urine, the more effervescent the paste will be. Being pregnant has no meaning here - says Stuart Gale, owner of Oxford Online Pharmacy. In turn, Professor Mark Kilby of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists adds, `` There is no evidence that toothpaste can detect the presence of this hormone in urine, and women should not rely on home methods to detect whether they are present. pregnant.

Source:

1. What Is The Toothpaste Pregnancy Test And Does It Work ?, www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/what-is-the-toothpaste-pregnancy-test-and-does-it-work_uk_59157f0de4b0031e737cc472

2. BIZARRE THEORY Women are using TOOTHPASTE to tell if they’re pregnant - but read this before peeing on your toothbrush! www.thesun.co.uk/living/3543906/toothpaste-diy-pregnancy-test/

The article uses excerpts from the text by Marta Radzik-Maj from the monthly "M jak Mama".

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