Questions About Pregnancy Tests

Taking a Pregnancy Test Basics
The straight facts on taking a pregnancy test. This how to breaks down the pregnancy test into simple steps, including where to go for help if you have questions.

5 Reactions to a Negative Pregnancy Test
So you got a big fat negative. Which of these five ways did you react?

What is a blood pregnancy test?
What is a blood tests for pregnancy and how does it differ from a urine test for pregnancy?

How soon can I test with a home pregnancy test?
Wondering how long you will have to wait to see if a pregnancy test is positive?

hCG Levels in Pregnancy - hCG Chart
All pregnancy tests measure hCG, some more than others. How do you know which test to use?

What is a false positive on a pregnancy test?
A false positive is a type of results from a pregnancy test.

If I take a pregnancy test too early can it be wrong?
When you take a pregnancy test you need to have a certain amount of the hormone hCG in your body to make it work. When is too early?

Can you measure hCG levels in your urine?
A look at how pregnancy tests work, particularly when it comes to telling you how much hCG is in your urine.

How long should I wait between pregnancy tests?
If you get a negative pregnancy test and still don't get your period, how long should you wait before taking another pregnancy test?

What's your take on the Detect5 Progressive Pregnancy Test?
Would you worry more if you could measure the range of the hCG levels in your urine? That's what we're asking in regards to the Detect5 Progressive Pregnancy Test.

Do I have to use first morning urine for a pregnancy test?
Need help taking a pregnancy test? Not sure when you can safely pee on a stick and get the right result?

What if the positive line came up later?
So the pregnancy test told you to read the test results within a certain amount of time but you read it later. What does that mean?

Have you ever had a false positive on a pregnancy test?
A false positive on a pregnancy test means your test was wrong or you're miscarrying. Neither is good. Share your stories.

Pregnancy Test Still Positive If a Line Is Lighter?
What do different colored lines on a pregnancy test mean? One line is lighter than the other on my pregnancy test!

Scared to Take a Pregnancy Test
It is normal to be worried about taking a pregnancy test - you're vested in the outcome either way. Here are some helpful tips at dealing with the stress and strain.