I bought a home pregnancy test and I'm ready to use it. Should I take the test first thing in the morning, or does it matter if I do it in the evening?
Definitely morning! In the evening, you've probably had ten glasses of water and the test will just be diluted and confusing. Do it first thing before your morning tea.
Always take the test first thing in the morning, as the urine is most concentrated then. If you are having severe cramping or any bleeding along with a positive test, please consult your doctor immediately.
During my IVF journey, I was told to always use the first morning urine because that's when the pregnancy hormone (hCG) is highest. Sending you so much hope and positive thoughts for your test.
The nurses at my hospital advised me that morning is best for home urine tests. If you have to do it in the evening, try not to drink water for 4 hours before testing to keep the urine concentrated.
For the most reliable result, morning is highly recommended because the hCG concentration is highest. However, if you are already several days past your missed period, an evening test can also work, but morning is scientifically safer.
