Question 1

can a pregnant woman ask to take a drugs test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If there  is reason to  do so, such as thinking someone else putting drugs in your intakes? Or are there other reasons?

Question 2

what in aurine tests can tell if a woman is pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Beta-hCG: Urine tests for pregnancy are testing for a hormone of pregnancy called beta-hcg (human chorionicgonadotropin).  Typically over the counter tests from the drug store are just as good and sensitive as the ones in the doctor's office.  A blood test can also measure this hormone.

Question 3

are pregnancy tests reliable when you are an older woman?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, they are equally accurate regardless of age.

Question 4

when is the best time for a woman to take a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Preg test: Take a test.  they are the same tests used in a doctors office. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period.  if you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days. If you were pregnant the hormone level would rise enough for detection.

Question 5

is there a way a woman can tell she is pregnant without taking a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

That is the gold sta: Standard, you may have certain symptoms , but none are guranteed, once you are 5 weeks should be able to see a sac in the uterus if u have a normal preg, and at 6 1/2 weeks should be able to see  a fetus with a htbeat in the uterus if a normal preg  , do a urine preg test- they are not expensive.

Question 6

what are the general procedures doctors can use to test a woman's ability to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Stepwise...: Initial tests are: 1) Pap and cultures to make sure you don't have an infection.  2) Bloodwork to make sure your hormone levels are normal and don't have problems with your thyroid.  3) Additional bloodwork around day 21 of your cycle to verify you are ovulating.  4)  An ultrasound to verify your internal anatomy is normal  5) Verification of open fallopian tubes.  6)  Semen analysis for partner.

Question 7

if a woman pregnancy exam went positive in the first try, is she pregnant? and is it necessary to take a blood test exam in order to confirm it ?

Accepted Answer

Blood test not : Needed. A positive urine pregnancy test is generally reliable. If you have any other signs/symptoms of pregnancy, there is no need for blood test. However, you should seek antenatal care for the sake of your and your baby's health. See this site for more info.
http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pregnancy-am-i-pregnant.

Question 8

okay im confused my nurse says pregnancy tests don't work for 30% of woman but the box says nintynine precent accurate.. how acurate are they really?

Accepted Answer

They are accurate: I am not sure what your nurse is referring to.  Modern pregnancy tests are very reliable.

Question 9

what to do if i'm a 34 years old pregnant woman with 12 weeks gestational age which result of my triple test is 1/373 ,please say me what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Sounds ok: You will need to contact the doctor who ordered the test and ask for clarification of the results. It sounds like this number is your risk of down syndrome. If so a 1/373 chance is consistent with a low risk of normal result. Your doctor can go over your specific results with you.

Question 10

i have been taking 1.5 mg vraylar for the past four days and now think that i might have got pregnant this past month. i haven't taken a test yet but i read online that vraylar isn't good for a pregnant woman. should i be planning an abortion?

Accepted Answer

: By PDR: there are no available data regarding cariprazine (vraylar) use in pregnant women to be informative of any drug-associated risks for birth defects or miscarriage.

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Okay im confused my nurse says pregnancy tests don't work for 30% of woman but the box says nintynine precent accurate.. how acurate are they really?

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What to do if i'm a 34 years old pregnant woman with 12 weeks gestational age which result of my triple test is 1/373 ,please say me what does it mean?

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I have been taking 1.5 mg vraylar for the past four days and now think that i might have got pregnant this past month. i haven't taken a test yet but i read online that vraylar isn't good for a pregnant woman. should i be planning an abortion?

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