After the embryo is fixed on the wall of the uterus, its outer layer begins to produce the hCG hormone. By increasing its level in the urine, pregnancy is determined. True, the amount of the hormone increases gradually. But the most impatient can already determine pregnancy with the help of pharmacy tests. Modern devices can be effective even 1-2 days before the expected period. But in order for the result to be more accurate, it is worth listening to some tips.
• Many modern tests can be used at any time of the day, but experts insist that the most accurate result from them can be achieved in the morning.
• You should not trust one test: at such an early date, it can show both a false negative and a false positive result. It is better to do 2-3 more tests with an interval of 2 days.
• Despite the claimed effectiveness of the test, it is better to use it not before the start of the expected menstruation, but in the first days of the delay.
• Many tests do not show results right away. As a rule, the first strip appears instantly and looks clear, but the second one may appear only after 10 minutes and be more blurry. In this case, conducting a few more tests will help make sure that pregnancy has definitely occurred.
• In addition, the quality of the test itself may affect the accuracy of the result. Before buying, you should always make sure that the product is not expired.