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During the first trimester, the pregnancy hormone increases from less than 5mIU/ml to over 100,000mIU/ml, and the further into your pregnancy you are, the more present this hormone will be in your urine. How accurate are home pregnancy tests?

protocol #172 and #330: To determine First Response In Stream pregnancy test’s ability to detect hCG hormone as an aid in the early detection of pregnancy. More information: https://firstresponsepregnancy.com.au/our-products/in-stream-test/ KEY FEATURES• EARLY RESULTS test 6 DAYS before your missed period (5 days before day of expected period)¹ Pregnancy tests assess for hCG, or the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, of placental origin. The hormone is found in the bloodstream once the fertilized zygote implants in the uterus—post six to 10 days of conception,” explains Dr. Gaither. “One can take a test too early, get a negative result, yet still be pregnant.” Digital pregnancy tests: These tests tend to be the easiest to to use and read, since they clearly display your results in words (i.e. “pregnant” or “not pregnant”), leaving little room for error. The downside? Digital tests tend to be more expensive.protocol #187: To determine First Response In Stream pregnancy test’s analytical accuracy of over 99 % and results in 3 minutes. More information: https://firstresponsepregnancy.com.au/our-products/in-stream-test/ The gold standard of pregnancy tests, the First Response is the one most long-haul TTC’ers use to confirm their pregnancy. Fans say it's more sensitive than other tests, and a 2005 study on over-the-counter pregnancy tests bore this claim out, finding that the First Response Early Result test (or FRER as TTC couples call it) detected HCG at a concentration almost four times lower than other tests. Some tests may have different instructions or wait times, so it’s important to follow the directions exactly to make sure you get the most accurate reading. This is especially important when it comes to interpreting the result. For example, you always want to read your results within the window specified in the instructions. "As the paper and urine sample dry, the lines tend to smear and people can think they are pregnant," says Jennifer Roelands, M.D., OB/GYN and the founder of Well Woman MD in Yorba Linda, California. Types of pregnancy tests

A blood test can only be done by a healthcare provider. “Blood tests are to be performed in the doctor’s office, more expensive, have a wait time before results are gained, [and are] less convenient. They can, however, detect a lower concentration of hCG,” says Dr. Gaither. “The difference between at-home tests is the level of sensitivity. They are readily accessible, inexpensive, easy to use, with rapid results.”Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS. Interpreting results - How easy is it to interpret your results? Some Mumsnetters have found themselves doubting the visibility of lines on dye-based pregnancy tests, with pink dye often being easier to view than blue. If you’re after a simple yes or no, then the digital tests may be the safest option. It’s also important you follow the instructions with dye-based tests, as reading them outside of the measurement window can lead to evaporation lines. If you are not sure whether you would like to continue with the pregnancy you can explore your options with your GP or NHS online and if you know you will be terminating the pregnancy you can self refer to The British Pregnancy Advisory Service, Marie Stopes U.K. or a local GUM clinic.' How should you take a pregnancy test? If that’s the case, what does matter when taking a home pregnancy test? They had a few key suggestions:

Speed. Do you just want to know right now, or are you down to wait a few minutes? Some tests, like the Clearblue Rapid Detection Pregnancy Test, can give you results in as fast as one minute, while others require you to wait for up to five minutes.Home pregnancy tests detect a hormone in your urine called hCG (short for human chorionic gonadotropin). When a sperm and an egg join and start growing, some of the cells (that will soon become the placenta) start producing hCG. In addition, we spoke with Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, and director of Perinatal Services and Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx; Monte Swarup, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN in Chandler, Arizona, and founder of HPV Hub; and retired OB-GYN Kimberly Langdon, MD, to find out what to look for in a pregnancy test. Moreover, we reviewed guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on how pregnancy tests work and the accuracy of urine tests. We chose pregnancy tests that are accurate, easy to use, reliable, and budget-friendly. Ease of use - Most pregnancy tests involve measuring the level of hormone present in your urine, but some are easier to use than others. Most home pregnancy tests tend to have a plastic casing around them, but you can also buy cheaper pregnancy strips, such as One Step, which have no casing but can be just as effective at detecting hCG. When testing, you would need to dip an uncased pregnancy strip into a pot of urine rather than attempt to wee on it. This test also claims to be sensitive enough to test 5 days before your missed period (and certainly may be in many cases), but will be most accurate if you wait until after your period should have started — in fact, in the 2011 study we referenced earlier this digital test detected only 54 percent of pregnancies on the day of a missed period. But Clearblue may have improved its technology since. If you prefer, however, you can also ask for a pregnancy test free of charge with your GP or at your local sexual health clinic. If you are under the age of 25, you may also get a pregnancy test from your local Brook centre. How we chose our recommendations Products tried and tested by real parents