If you are trying to have a baby or hoping for a negative result, you want to know as soon as possible if you're pregnant after having sex without a condom.There are pregnancy tests at most drugstores.It is important that the test is used correctly in order to get the most reliable results.You will have to know how to use the test and interpret the results.
Step 1: The day of your expected period is when you should take the test.
The results of early pregnancy tests are not as accurate as they could be.You might be pregnant if you don't have a period.Halfway between the start dates of two consecutive periods is when ovulation occurs.Between 11 and 21 days into their menstrual cycle, most women ovulate.During this fertile period, a failure in birth control methods can cause a baby to be born.You can miss your period for a variety of reasons, but usually a late or missed period is an indicator of pregnant women.EPT pregnancy tests are 99% accurate when taken on the day of your period.
Step 2: Try not to take the test too early.
A false negative result can be given by using one of these tests too early.The test works by measuring the levels of a hormone in your urine.This hormone is only present when the egg has been fertilized and implanted in the uterus.After conception, HcG is present in your urine at very low levels.The test can detect a pregnant woman if it is taken too early.If you can, try not to take the test before the first day of your period.
Step 3: First thing in the morning, take the test.
The time of day can affect the results of a pregnancy test.You should use the test when you first urinate in the morning.Your urine may contain more HcG because it is more concentrated in the morning.It is possible for a false negative result to occur later in the day.If you drink a lot of fluid during the day, your urine can become cloudy.
Step 4: You can choose which test to use.
There are two types of tests.One uses simple lines to indicate pregnancy, while the other displays the word "not pregnant" or "pregnant." Both have the same accuracy rating, so choosing between them is just a personal choice.Digital tests are more expensive because they are easier to read.There are usually two tests in each box.
Step 5: Before using it, inspect the test and box.
Purchasing one box is enough for most women.It is important that the box is sealed and that there are no signs of damage that could lead to false test results.Purchase a new test if your box is damaged.
Step 6: Wrap the test up.
When you are ready to take the EPT pregnancy test, open the box and remove one of the test sticks, which are wrapped separately.Before using the test stick, the wrapper should be removed.Many women open the wrapper all the way and set it nearby so that they can place the used test on it while waiting for the results to appearDon't use the wrapper.
Step 7: The test cap should be removed when you are sitting on the toilet.
There will be a cap on the test.It should be removed after you sit on the toilet so that you don't have to put the test stick down.Make sure you don't set the test stick down after removing the cap.You can get an incorrect result if the test becomes dirty.The cap should be saved for later use.You will want to re- cap the test if you are going to show it to a partner.
Step 8: Remove the cap from the end of the test stick.
The urine will be absorbed by this end.If you want the test to work properly, you need to hold the end of the stick in your urine for at least five seconds.If you want to catch some of the urine in a disposable cup, you can use the test stick to do it.The test stick needs to stay in the urine for about 20 seconds.Proper disposal of a cup is important.
Step 9: Put the stick down.
You should not touch the end of the test stick that was in the urine if you want to use it.The testing end is not in contact with the surface when the stick is placed flat.You can prevent the absorbent end from touching anything if you place the test stick on the wrapper.You can put the cap back on the test.
Step 10: Wait for the results to come in.
The next few moments may be nerve-racking.Try to relax by taking a deep breath.The results can take two to ten minutes to appear.Some women find it easier to walk away from a test than it is to set a timer.You will need to read the results when they appear.If you use the non-digital test, this is important.
Step 11: If it is a digital test, you should read the results.
"Pregnant" or "Not Pregnant" will appear in the window.Within three minutes, the results of this test appear.The EPT tests are more expensive than standard line tests because they give the results in word form.An hourglass may appear in the window while you wait for the results.The symbol of the test will flash.Your results should appear when it stops flashing.
Step 12: Determine the results of the test.
The tests using the line indicator are more difficult to understand.There are two small windows on the side of the test stick.Within 10 minutes after taking the test, the square one will show a single line.The line indicates that the test stick was used correctly.The round window indicates if the test was positive or negative.The round window has a single line if you are not pregnant.Two lines are crossed to form a plus sign if the test is positive and you are pregnant.If the plus sign is visible, it's irrelevant if one line is darker than the other.
Step 13: A negative test can be false.
If the test was taken too early, a negative result could be false.If you want to confirm the negative result, use the second test stick from the box.You can wait to see if you have your next period, instead of using the second test.If you miss a second period and get a negative result, contact your doctor.
Step 14: There is a test stick window.
If the test windows don't show anything after 10 minutes, you should check the instructions in the box to make sure you did everything correctly.You can use the second test from the box to take another test if you think you did something wrong.You should contact the company if there are no results from the second test.You can call the company and they will send you another test if you experience this.
Step 15: Put the cap back on the test.
If you find your results, put the cap back on the test so that anyone who looks at the stick won't come into contact with your urine.The results window will not be covered by the cap.There is a window on the line test.After a few days, the results on a digital test may disappear.