All you have to know about the Pregnancy Test

What is a Pregnancy Test and how does it works?

Pregnancy tests are usually simple urine test that show if a woman is pregnant. They test for a hormone called HCG which is released when a fertilized eff attaches to the lining of the uterus and it's present in a woman's body only if she's pregnant,

You can either take a home pregnancy test or go to the health provider for one. Home pregnancy tests are sold in most drugstores and cost around 5-13 € (6-15$).

 If you take a home test, its important to follow all of the instructions in the package of the home pregnancy test. 

The best time to make the test is early in the morning because the level of HCG is the highest. But if you're impatient like me, you can get the duo-pack which includes 2 test and you can do one immediately and then repeat it again in the morning :)

We were very impatient so I took the test in the evening and just after couple of seconds it showed me that I'm pregnant. I repeated the the test in the morning and the result was the same. 

At that time, my period was late for almost 10 days and the lines on the test were very dark and precise. 

The result will be either positive (which means that's you're pregnant) or negative (not pregnant). 

Health care providers can also test if you are pregnant by testing your blood. 

If the Pregnancy test is positive arrange the appointment with your gynecologist which will do the ultrasound and confirm your pregnancy. Also he (or she) will calculate for how long have you been pregnant and estimate your due date. 

How Accurate Are Pregnancy Tests?

Pregnancy tests are very accurate. Most home pregnancy tests work 99 out of 100 times if used after a missed period. They can be less effective if you take the pregnancy test too early or if you don't use it correctly. That's why it's very important to read the instructions inside the package of the pregnancy test and to use the test according to them. Also, always check the expiring date on the packaging. 

If the results of the test are unclear to you or you find them hard to read, visit your your healthcare provider to do another test.