Aug 21 2008
Home Pregnancy Test - Don’t Use One Too Early
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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