Pregnancy Tests

One of the first steps to parenthood is understanding how pregnancy tests work and when to take them.

DIY Tests

While DIY pregnancy tests are interesting, it's important to understand their limitations and how they compare to medically approved tests.

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The DIY Bleach Pregnancy Test: Does It Really Work?

Medically Reviewed by: Nika Vizcarra, MD, FACOG

A tablespoon of sugar above a jar of sugar.

Pregnancy Tests

Does the DIY Sugar Pregnancy Test Really Work?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Does the Homemade Toothpaste Pregnancy Test Really Work?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Pregnancy Tests

Creating a DIY Pregnancy Test with Salt: Does It Really Work?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Pregnancy Test Results

Find out how to interpret the lines on pregnancy tests, whether you're trying to get pregnant or avoid it.

Woman holding a false-positive pregnancy test in her hands.

Pregnancy Tests

False Positive on a Pregnancy Test: Causes, Accuracy, and Next Steps

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Woman holding a pregnancy test with a false negative result.

Pregnancy Tests

Negative Pregnancy Test but No Period: Causes & What to Do

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Woman with a late period standing in her bathroom looking at a negative pregnancy test.

Pregnancy Tests

Why Do You Have a Late Period and a Negative Pregnancy Test?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Woman sitting down and viewing a faint line on her pregnancy test.

Pregnancy Tests

What Does a Faint Line on a Pregnancy Test Mean?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Pregnancy Testing Basics

Let's learn all about pregnancy testing, from timing your test to selecting the right type.

Close view of a woman holding a positive pregnancy test.

Pregnancy Tests

Pregnancy Tests: Types, When to Take One, and How to Read the Results

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

When to Take Them

Timing plays a crucial role in getting accurate pregnancy test results and avoiding confusion.

A woman holding a pregnancy test, unsure when she should take it as her periods are irregular.

Pregnancy Tests

When to Take a Pregnancy Test If Your Periods Are Irregular

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

A couple stand look at each other while holding an early-detection pregnancy test.

Pregnancy Tests

How Early Can You (Accurately) Take a Pregnancy Test?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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