First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test, 2 Count (Pack of 1)

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In the largest study of over-the-counter pregnancy tests to date, First Response proved to be 97 percent accurate from the day of your missed period for both its digital and manual line tests. The FDA regulates home pregnancy tests, and both expensive and cheaper tests must meet the same requirements. So you can draw your own conclusions on whether the more expensive tests are worth it when it comes to accuracy of test results. As the FDA puts it, "Most pregnancy tests have about the same ability to detect HCG, but their ability to show whether or not you are pregnant depends on how much HCG you are producing." According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), pregnant women with a regular 28-day cycle show detectable levels of HCG in urine 12-15 days after ovulation (which means about the time your period is due, since ovulation occurs about halfway through a 28-day cycle). If you’re not sure when your next period is due, aim to test at least 21 days after you last had unprotected sex. What other kinds of pregnancy tests are there? We know just how important it is to be able to trust the brands you are using for such a key moment in your life. For that reason, we thoroughly researched and vetted the brands and pregnancy tests included in this round up to ensure they were well-regarded by medical professionals, with many of these tests being recommended and rated by doctors and family planning clinics. In most cases, medics agree that whilst they may vary in sensitivity levels, home pregnancy tests are generally an accurate way to detect pregnancy, so long as they are used correctly.

This test also claims to be sensitive enough to test 5 days before your missed period (and certainly may be in many cases), but will be most accurate if you wait until after your period should have started — in fact, in the 2011 study we referenced earlier this digital test detected only 54 percent of pregnancies on the day of a missed period. But Clearblue may have improved its technology since. Some tests may have different instructions or wait times, so it’s important to follow the directions exactly to make sure you get the most accurate reading. This is especially important when it comes to interpreting the result. For example, you always want to read your results within the window specified in the instructions. "As the paper and urine sample dry, the lines tend to smear and people can think they are pregnant," says Jennifer Roelands, M.D., OB/GYN and the founder of Well Woman MD in Yorba Linda, California. Types of pregnancy tests The gold standard of pregnancy tests, the First Response is the one most long-haul TTC’ers use to confirm their pregnancy. Fans say it's more sensitive than other tests, and a 2005 study on over-the-counter pregnancy tests bore this claim out, finding that the First Response Early Result test (or FRER as TTC couples call it) detected HCG at a concentration almost four times lower than other tests.

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Some patients may find that First Response Pregnancy Tests aren’t as effective for their needs. Here at Simple Online Pharmacy, we have a number of alternatives available, including; The days (or weeks or months) of wondering if you are pregnant can feel like some of the longest of your life. There are a lot of emotions that come with anticipating pregnancy, and with good reason — your life may never be the same. Pregnancy test results are much more accurate if taken once you've missed your period, with most brands estimating about 99 percent accuracy. If you take a test before then, the range might only be around 70 to 75 percent, or even lower in some cases. False positives are rare, but according to Dr. Roelands, some factors that may cause one include testing too early, fertility mediciations that contain hCG or miscarriage. It's also important to note that a chemical pregnancy (which is when an egg implants in the uterine wall but isn't able to develop) or an ectopic pregnancy (when the egg develops outside the uterus) may also lead to positive tests, even if the pregnancy isn't viable.Again, false positives are unusual, but to be absolutely certain, you should schedule an appointment with your OB/GYN following a positive at-home pregnancy test for confirmation. What to look for when choosing a pregnancy test For the most accurate results, it’s best to wait at least until after (a day, ideally the week after) your period was due to start. Before this, there just might not be enough hCG in your urine to be detected on a pregnancy test. You may see pregnancy tests called HPTs (which stands for home pregnancy tests), and they all use urine to detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG, a hormone which starts appearing in your pee when you're expecting.

The consensus from healthcare professionals across the board was that it doesn’t really matter what home pregnancy test you use — they all work more or less the same way, it just depends on your preferences.

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Interpreting results - How easy is it to interpret your results? Some Mumsnetters have found themselves doubting the visibility of lines on dye-based pregnancy tests, with pink dye often being easier to view than blue. If you’re after a simple yes or no, then the digital tests may be the safest option. It’s also important you follow the instructions with dye-based tests, as reading them outside of the measurement window can lead to evaporation lines.

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KEY FEATURES• EARLY RESULTS test 6 DAYS before your missed period (5 days before day of expected period)¹