Pharmacy pregnancy test should be done on the right day

The home pregnancy test that is bought at the pharmacy is reliable, as long as it is done after the menstrual delay, because when done before it can give a negative result that is not correct. Good examples of tests considered to be reliable are Confirme and Clear Blue, which can be purchased at pharmacies and drugstores and cost about 10 reais.

Pharmacy tests measure the amount of beta HCG hormone in the urine, which is only produced when a woman is pregnant. Thus, these tests are reliable and easy to do, but they can go wrong when it is done too early because, in this case, the amount of hormone in the urine is still very small and cannot be detected by the test.

What is the best day to take the pregnancy test

The pregnancy test purchased at the pharmacy can be done from the 1st day of menstrual delay. However, if the result of that first test is negative and menstruation is still delayed or if there are symptoms of pregnancy such as mild pink vaginal discharge and sore breasts, the test should be repeated in 3 or 5 days, when hormone levels beta HCG are larger and easier to detect. See what are the first 10 symptoms of pregnancy.

How to take the pregnancy test at home

Morning urine should preferably be used because it is the most concentrated and contains the highest amount of hormones, but usually the result is also reliable if performed at any time of the day.

To do the pregnancy test that you buy at the pharmacy, you must urinate in a clean container, then place the test tape in contact with the urine for a few seconds (indicated on the test box) and remove it afterwards. Hold the ribbon or place it over the bathroom sink and wait. The result usually appears between 1 and 5 minutes later.

How to know if it was positive or negative

The results of the home pregnancy test can be:

• Two stripes: positive result, indicating confirmation of pregnancy; A streak: negative result, indicating that there is no pregnancy or that it is still too early for it to be detected.

Generally after 10 minutes the result can be changed by external factors, so it should not be taken into account if this change occurs. If you are trying to get pregnant, you can wait another 3 to 5 days and repeat the test. In addition to the Positive and Negative results, the home pregnancy test can also have a False negative result because although the result is apparently negative, when a new test is done after 5 days, the result is positive. However, there is no possibility for women to have a false positive result.

See why the pregnancy test can be negative, even when menstruation is late.

In cases where the test was negative, even after being redone after 3 or 5 days, and menstruation is still delayed, an appointment should be made with a gynecologist to check the cause of the problem and start appropriate treatment. Check out some causes of delayed menstruation that have nothing to do with pregnancy.

Online test to find out if you are pregnant

In case of suspicion that you are pregnant, you should also observe the appearance of symptoms such as increased breast sensitivity and mild abdominal colic, as they are signs of pregnancy. Take our online test and see if you can be pregnant:

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Know if you are pregnant

Start the test

In the last month have you had sex without using a condom or other contraceptive method such as an IUD, implant or contraceptive?

• Yes No

Have you noticed any pink vaginal discharge lately?

• Yes No

Are you getting sick and want to throw up in the morning?

• Yes No

Are you more sensitive to smells, getting bothered by smells like cigarettes, food or perfume?

• Yes No

Does your belly look more swollen than before, making it harder to keep your jeans tight during the day?

• Yes No

Does your skin look more oily and acne prone?

• Yes No

Are you feeling more tired and more sleepy?

• Yes No

Has your period been delayed for more than 5 days?

• Yes No

Have you ever had a pharmacy pregnancy test or blood test in the last month, with a positive result?

• Yes No

Did you take the morning after pill recently?

• Yes No

Do other home pregnancy tests work?

Other home pregnancy tests that are popularly known use needle, toothpaste, chlorine and bleach, however none of them are reliable and therefore are not indicated.

To guarantee the result, the best choice to confirm the pregnancy is to do the pharmacy test or the blood test done in the laboratory, because they evaluate the amount of Beta-HCG in the blood or urine, making it possible to confirm the pregnancy.

What if the man takes the pregnancy test?

If the man takes the pregnancy test, using his own urine, it can give a 'positive' result which indicates the increase of the Beta HCG hormone in his urine, however, this does not mean that he is pregnant, but that he has a serious health change, which can be cancer. In this case, you should go to the doctor as soon as possible to carry out tests that can indicate your health status and start treatment promptly.