Question 1

what does it mean when your 6dpo and pregnancy test has a smudged negative and then disappears later?

Accepted Answer

A need for patience: Doing a pregnancy test at 6 days after ovulation means there is a need for more patience. Having an endless amount of patience is one of the most important things to achieve for any future parent. A urine pregnancy test done correctly gives a reliable result 1 week after missing a period (or 3 weeks after sex, for women with irregular periods). There is usually no need to test sooner than that.

Question 2

when to take pregnancy test?

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After you miss: You can test as early as the morning after you miss your first period if you are doing a home urine test.  Earlier blood tests can be ordered by your doctor if you want to know faster.

Question 3

can a pregnancy test be wrong?

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Any test can be: Wrong. However, if done correctly and after about a week past a missed period, these tests are generally accurate.

Question 4

why do pregnancy  test  expire ?

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PG test ingredients: Just like food or milk there is an expiration date stamped on the product because the chemical ingredients in the pregnancy tests fail to work consistently past that date giving incorrect results.

Question 5

using ph level as pregnancy test?

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No: The vaginal ph is not significantly affected by pregnancy.  It would not be an accurate way to diagnose pregnancy.

Question 6

how reliable is a pregnancy test?

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Depends what type: Many urines can measure down to25- 30 miu a few even lower but the concemtartion of the urine can effect the accuarcy, but a blood test measures down to 5 miu and is not affected obviously by urine concentration, and no urine test can measure that low.

Question 7

yes what pregnancy test are good.

Accepted Answer

Any: Any test available in your local drug stores is most likely just fine.

Question 8

do some pregnancy test don't work?

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Rare: The currently available pregnancy tests are accurate over 98% of the time.  It is uncommon for one to be wrong.

Question 9

how accurate is the pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Which one? Brand?: In general, they have to be at least 99% accurate in order to be sold here in the states. On the other hand, any positive test would be inaccurate in me. So be sure to use as directed at least 4 weeks after last menstrual period (better if 1wk after missed period). If you're not convinced, get blood test. In meantime, check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/home-pregnancy-tests/pr00100.

Question 10

can you use a pregnancy test twice?

Accepted Answer

No: If you mean to use the same kit twice, that will not give you a reliable result.

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