Period is 3 days late and i bought a test from the medical store but im confused how the thing actually works na. Like what is it even detecting in urine? just want to understand before i use it.
It just checks your morning urine for pregnancy hormones. Once my test came positive, I immediately called my doctor to ask if I can continue my daily morning walks and light yoga. She guided me on how to stay active safely right from the start.
These kits measure the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone which starts producing after implantation. My gynac told me that testing too early can give a false negative, so it is best to test 1 or 2 days after your missed period. Also, always read the strip within 5-10 minutes, as late lines can be evaporation lines.
It's very simple, the test kit basically detects a hormone called hCG in your urine which only builds up when you are pregnant. Just use your first morning urine because it's most concentrated then. Put a few drops on the strip as per instructions and wait for 5 minutes, two lines mean positive.
I remember doing 4 tests because I couldn't believe the faint line! They check for the hCG hormone in your pee. Did anyone else also keep rechecking every morning because of anxiety?
