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How Long Does a Positive Result Last on a Home Pregnancy Test?

Not all home pregnancy tests have the same level of sensitivity to hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), the pregnancy hormone, so some will show a positive result early in a woman’s pregnancy, and some won’t register positive until up to a week after a missed period. What the majority of tests do have in common is that positive results doesn’t always last long enough to show off to friends and relatives. That doesn’t mean you’re not pregnant, just that the type of test you took is subject to a time limit for reading the results.

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Comparison of Early Pregnancy Tests

If you are trying to get pregnant or suspect that you might be pregnant, finding out for sure is a top priority. Many home pregnancy tests claim to provide accurate results the earliest, but which of these really lives up to its claim? Learn how home pregnancy tests work, and find out which of these popular brands is most reliable and which ones should be avoided.