How Accurate Are Pregnancy Tests, and When Should You Take One? - #15200
I recently had a delay in my period, and I’m wondering if I should take a pregnancy test. From what I understand, pregnancy tests detect the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), but how soon after a missed period can it accurately detect pregnancy? Are home pregnancy tests just as accurate as blood tests, or should I go to a doctor for confirmation? I’ve heard that false negatives can happen if you take the test too early—how common is that? Are there any Ayurvedic signs or natural methods that can indicate early pregnancy before taking a test? I’ve read that body temperature, cravings, and energy levels can change early on—are these reliable clues? If anyone has experience with pregnancy tests, I’d love to hear about when you took yours and how accurate the results were.
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