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Aug 21 2008

Home Pregnancy Test - Don’t Use One Too Early

Published by medtype1 under Health Edit This

Today’s home pregnancy tests are formulated to verify pregnancy through the detection of the hormone hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) in a sample of urine. When an egg is fertilized and implants to the uterine wall, the body will begin to produce this hormone. If the embryo is shed it’s called a chemical pregnancy. When using these home test kits so soon after a chemical pregnancy it should be kept in mind that hCG levels may still be elevated, which may create a false reading. Therefore, it is prudent to wait a few days after a missed period to test for pregnancy.

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