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    • Learn how to do a pregnancy test, when to do it, and where to get one. Find out what the results mean and what to do if you're pregnant. See more

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    Find out how and when you can take a pregnancy test, how to start your antenatal care, … See more

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    When You Can Do A Pregnancy Test

    You can carry out most pregnancy tests from the first day of a missed period. If you don't know when your next period is due, do the test at least 21 days after you last had unprot… See more

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    Where You Can Get A Pregnancy Test

    You can buy pregnancy testing kits from pharmacists and some supermarkets. They can give a quick result and you can do the test in private. 1. sexual health services 2. some youn… See more

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    How Does A Pregnancy Test Work?

    All pregnancy tests detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), which starts to be produced around 6 days after fertilisation. Most pregnancy tests come in a b… See more

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    Will A Pregnancy Test Work If I'm on The Pill?

    Yes. Some methods of contraception, such as the contraceptive pill, contain hormones, but these hormones will not stop a pregnancy test working. No method of contracepti… See more

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    Pregnancy Test Results

    Home pregnancy tests are accurate as long as you follow the instructions correctly. A positive test result is almost certainly correct. However, a negative test result is less reliabl… See more

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  1. Web16 Apr 2024 · Learn how to use a pregnancy test accurately and early with Clearblue. Find out when you can test, how pregnancy tests work, and …

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    • Also known as: human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) urine test
      Content medically reviewed by
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      MS, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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      To confirm if pregnant or not.

      Type: Urine sample

      Duration: Usually 10-15 mins

      Results available: Usually 5-10 mins

      Conditions it may diagnose: Perimenopause · Menopause

      Is Invasive: Noninvasive

      For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

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      A pregnancy test is a way to determine if you’re pregnant. If your pregnancy test is positive, it means you’re pregnant. If the test is negative, it means you aren’t pregnant. Pregnancy tests work by detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a hormone your body makes when you’re pregnant.
      All pregnancy tests detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), which starts to be produced around 6 days after fertilisation. Most pregnancy tests come in a box that contains 1 or 2 long sticks. You pee on the stick and the result appears on the stick after a few minutes.
      If you think you could be pregnant, it’s a good idea to take a test and make sure. Home pregnancy tests can differ in how early they’ll detect a pregnancy. In many cases, you might get a positive result from an at-home test as early as 10 days after conception. For a more accurate result, wait until after you’ve missed your period to take a test.
      Pregnancy tests look for a special hormone —human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) — that only develops in a person’s body during pregnancy. These tests can use either your pee or blood to look for HCG. At-home pregnancy tests that use your pee are the most common type. When used correctly, home pregnancy tests are 99% accurate.
    • Web21 Sep 2023 · Learn how pregnancy tests work, when to take one, and what factors can affect the outcome. Find out how to use a pregnancy test calculator and what to do if you get a positive or negative result.