If you think you may be pregnant your next step should be scheduling a FREE Pregnancy Test from Your Choices. You do NOT have to go through this process alone. At Your Choices we can help you navigate as you deal with the results, no matter what they are. We have compassion for you and want to help provide you with the information you need to sort through all your options. You are not alone!
first things first: am I pregnant?
If you think you may be pregnant, it’s important to be aware of changes in your body that may indicate pregnancy. Remember that every woman is different and common signs of pregnancy may or may not be related to her situation.
Some common symptoms of early pregnancy include:
- missed period
- nausea
- vomiting
- breast tenderness
- frequent urination
- fatigue
For a full list of pregnancy symptoms, click here.
The only way to know for sure if you’re pregnant is to “take a pregnancy test”
At your option, we can give you a free and confidential pregnancy test. When you call to make an appointment, we’ll answer your questions and provide you with the information you’ll need to make an informed decision. the best decision is an informed decision.
how soon should i take a pregnancy test?
according to healthline, “you should wait to take a pregnancy test until the week after you missed your period to get the most accurate result.”
If you don’t want to wait until you miss your period, you should wait at least a week or two after having sex. If you are pregnant, your body needs time to develop detectable levels of HCG. this usually takes seven to 12 days after successful implantation of an egg.
You may receive an inaccurate result if the test is done too early in your cycle.”
Should I take a home pregnancy test?
According to a healthy lifestyle article on the Mayo Clinic website, “Taking a home pregnancy test can be stressful, especially if you’re not sure if you can trust the results.” know when and how to take a home pregnancy test, as well as some of the potential dangers of home tests.”
if you are not sure when is the best time to take a home pregnancy test and you test too soon, check your test results too soon, use diluted urine, or have been taking fertility drugs or medications that contain hcg, there is a possibility that the results may be inaccurate.
Home pregnancy tests, including brands like first response, clincialgaurd, clearblue, pregmate, new choice, and wondfo, claim to be 99% accurate.
Nationwide pharmacies and retail stores offer both generic and private label pregnancy tests, including Walgreen’s Early Results Pregnancy Test, Target Up&Up’s Early Results Pregnancy Test, Target Up&Up’s Early Results Pregnancy Test. equate early results pregnancy test and the wal-mart equate early results pregnancy test.
all over the counter tests recommend that if you think you are pregnant you should contact your health care provider. that’s where your options come in. we can help you confirm your pregnancy and discuss your options for the future.
how do pregnancy tests work?
There are two basic types of pregnancy tests, the first uses urine and can be purchased without a prescription, and the second test uses a blood sample and is administered in a doctor’s office or clinic. Both tests measure the level of the hormone hcg, human chorionic gonadotropin, which indicates pregnancy.
according to medicinet.com, “hcg is produced when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. this usually occurs about six days after the fusion of the egg and sperm. But studies show that in up to 10 percent of women, implantation doesn’t happen until much later, after the first day of the missed period. the amount of hcg builds up rapidly in your body with each passing day while you are pregnant.”
Clinical pregnancy tests are more accurate than over-the-counter home tests.
The main reason a clinical pregnancy test is more accurate than an over-the-counter home test is the experience and frequency with which the clinic administers the tests. At your option, we’ve run hundreds of tests and are constantly updating our kits for optimal freshness and accuracy.
There are many variables that lead to inaccurate readings from home tests. at your option, we do our best to remove those variables so you know for sure if you are pregnant or not.
1- https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pregnancy-am-i-pregnant#1-2
2- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/home-pregnancy-tests/art-20047940
3- https://www.medicinenet.com/pregnancy_test/article.htm#are_there_ different_types_of_pregnancy_tests
4- https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/five-signs-to-take-pregnancy-test#when-to-test