Pregnancy Test

Pregnancy Test

Definition

Pregnancy tests sold in the majority of cases in pharmacies without a prescription can highlight chorionic gonadotropin ( HCG) hormone secreted only in pregnant women early in the development of the embryo. The levels of this hormone increases steadily during the first six weeks of pregnancy.
development

The assay reagent must be placed directly under the stream of urine or in a container ( vial ) of urine from being collected.

Positive test === ==
About 5 to 30 minutes later , the appearance of a point, a colored band or a cross, depending on the type of test, indicates a certain level of HCG hormone and suggests a fairly high probability of pregnancy.
When?

It is recommended to perform this test in the morning because this is the time of day when the urine is more concentrated . It is necessary to wait at least ten days after fertilization for the test , two or three days after the presumed date of the rules. This theoretical cycle for 28 days .

Otherwise , wait 7-8 days late menstrual period or 15 to 20 days after a report "at risk" (unprotected) for a pregnancy test .

Avoid drinking too much liquid just before the test because it can dilute the pregnancy hormone .
Early pregnancy test

Pregnancy tests called "early" have appeared on the market. These urine tests work the same way as so-called "classical" tests, if it is their sensitivity to the hormone hCG is much larger . Thus, these tests are able , according to the manufacturer , to detect pregnancy within 3 to 4 days before the menstrual period , that is to say 12 days after ovulation, where conventional tests apply to first day of delayed menstruation .
Reliable or not?

These tests are reliable to 99 %. A positive pregnancy test is not always confirmed the absolute certainty of pregnancy.
price

The price of a pregnancy test between 7 euros and 20 euros per unit, depending on the brand and whether it is purchased alone or in pairs ( to perform a test against ) .
repayment

Pregnancy tests are not covered by Social Security .
Blood

A blood test for the hormone HCG , performed in a laboratory, is more reliable. This test is reimbursed by the social security doctor's prescription , and can accurately meter the amount of this hormone. The results are available , usually after 24 hours.
When do ?

Make the earliest possible diagnosis of pregnancy can
Schedule supervisory reviews
Fix the date of delivery
Avoid the immediate risk factors for the risk to the fetus is more important during the first few months of pregnancy.
Stop smoking
Quit alcohol
Take medical advice before taking any medication because many drugs are cons -indicated during pregnancy, the first month is the maximum risk for the baby
Stop certain sports at risk