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A pregnancy test is affordable and lets you know whether you are pregnant or not in a matter of minutes. Other than very rare cases, the results are mostly accurate. Let’s know more about pregnancy test results and what they mean.
How does a pregnancy test kit work?
- Pregnancy test kits are designed keeping in mind the hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin.
- When the eggs are fertilized, a woman’s body will be producing this hormone.
- So when you urinate or put a drop of your blood on the designated area of the pregnancy test, the test would be looking for the hormone.
- Generally, the hCG hormone is released at around 6 days after fertilization, and it rises quite rapidly.
What do the different pregnancy test kit results mean?
- Negative results indicate you are not pregnant but make sure you take the test the right way.
- You can retest within a week for confirmation.
- Positive results indicate you are pregnant.
- Even the faintest sign means you are pregnant.
- Although there are rarely false-positive test results, even though you are not pregnant, the test shows
- False positives are possible if you happen to have blood or protein in your urine.
- Certain medicinal drugs might also help in getting a false-positive result.
- Tranquilizers, anticonvulsants, hypnotics, and fertility drugs used in fertility treatment are some of the drugs that could result in a false-positive result.
Conclusion
Pregnancy test results are mostly accurate. Although if you happen to be on fertility drugs, then chances are you might be receiving false-positive results. Even tranquilizers and hypnotics could result in a false-positive result. If you are in doubt, then consult your doctor to know how to receive an accurate result.
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