Pregnancy test
Twins and hCG Levels
Does a fast rising hCG level always indicate that you are carrying twins? What else do hCG levels signify? Could it be twins or is there really just one baby in there?
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Why Was the Second Pregnancy Test Negative?
Why could the first pregnancy test be positive and the second test not be positive?
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Can You Use an OPK as a Pregnancy Test?
OPKs have a high false positive as well as a high false negative rate for being pregnant. If an OPK is positive, you could still NOT be pregnant, and if it's negative you could still be pregnant.
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hCG Levels and Sex of the Fetus
Could hCG levels signify whether you may be having a boy or a girl? A recent study says there is some evidence to support this idea.
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How Soon Will a Pregnancy Test Be Positive?
You want to take that test as soon as possible, but should you?
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Negative Pregnancy Test: Can I Still Be Pregnant?
A repeatedly negative pregnancy test even with a missed period typically means that you are not pregnant, but it is possible to be pregnant even though your test was negative.
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Is There an Age Limit for Buying a Home Pregnancy Test?
There is a push to prevent teen pregnancy and that push has resulted in a drop in teen pregnancy rates, but that doesn’t mean teens are not having sex and that they no longer need home pregnancy tests.
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Other HCG Sources For a Positive Pregnancy Test
Besides a normal pregnancy there are other medical conditions that can give you a positive pregnancy test.
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When To Take A Pregnancy Test To Get Best Results
Despite the claim that home pregnancy tests are effective as little as two to three days before the first day of your next menstrual cycle, the human body does not always live up to this expectation.
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Faint Positive Pregnancy Test
Have a faint positive pregnancy test? You either see a second line on the pregnancy test or you don't, but a faint line may not be what you think.
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How Early Can Pregnancy Be Detected?
How early can pregnancy be detected? Learn all about pregnancy tests, false positives and false negatives, and how early you can take a pregnancy test!
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My Home Pregnancy Test Is Negative: Can I Still Be Pregnant?
I am 16 days past my ovulation, and I took a home pregnancy test and it came back negative. Could I still be pregnant?
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Early and Home Pregnancy Test Info and HPT and hCG levels
Early home pregnancy tests detect the pregnancy hormone hCG human chorionic gonadotropin in your urine.
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