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How do home pregnancy tests work? When can I do a home pregnancy test? How do I use a home pregnancy test? How accurate are home pregnancy tests? How do home pregnancy tests work?Shortly after the embryo implants, it begins producing the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). hCG builds up quickly in the first few days after implantation. This is what the Pregnancy Tests use to determine whether youare pregnant or not.A home pregnancy test measures the presence of hCG in your urine. Not all pregnancy tests are the same , some are more sensitive than others, so some may detect pregnancy earlier than others. When can I do a home pregnancy test?Pregnancy tests can usually detect hCG 8-11 days after ovulation, thats a couple of days before your period is due. This depends on the sensitivity of the test. It should say on the test when it should be used and how sensitive it is.How do I use a home pregnancy test?Read the instructions for you own pregnancy test, because different tests use different instructions. Whatever the individual instructions, all pregnancy tests operate in the same way - they measure the presence of hCG in your body, usually through urine.An indicator will appear if you are pregnant (in some tests a blue line appears if you are pregnant), this again depends on the individual test, so read the instructions carefully. How soon will I get a result?The result is available after 2-5 minutes (an eternity).How accurate are home pregnancy tests?Most tests are 97% accurate, as long as the directions are followed exactly. However, your test could be negative for a number of reasons1. You may not be pregnant. 2. If you test too early, there may not be enough hCG for the test to detect. 3. You may be making less amounts of hCG than normal. If a test comes back negative but you suspect you are pregnant, try another test in a few days. Tests which report positively and are incorrect are rare.
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