It’s critical that the test you choose is accurate, and because both brands are reliable, it all boils down to how fast you want your results.

You're probably familiar with the scene. Pulling the little box out of the drug store bag, ducking into the bathroom, and then waiting and staring at a little plastic stick waiting for it to change.

You've just taken a pregnancy test but can you trust the result? A Family Planning expert sets the record straight. Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the hormone produced during pregnancy (Human ...

Imagine missing your period, having sore breasts, and feeling sudden food aversions, yet the test kit still shows a minus sign. It’s confusing, right? But don’t worry, you’re not alone. False ...

Home pregnancy test results are only accurate within the first 10 minutes, so read results promptly to avoid misleading lines. Pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence of human chorionic ...

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG Key Points Pregnancy tests can expire, making it harder to get accurate ...

Pregnancy blood tests are over 99% accurate at detecting hCG, a hormone that rises after conception. False negatives can occur if the test is taken too early, so timing is important. Blood tests can ...

Everything you need to know about testing for pregnancy at home. Taking a pregnancy test is often an emotionally-charged experience, so you want to get it right the first time, particularly if you’re ...

Home pregnancy tests are convenient and generally reliable, but there can be situations where they show a false positive. A false positive means the test indicates pregnancy when you're not actually ...

Evaporation lines on pregnancy tests are faint and colorless, appearing when the urine dries. Reading a pregnancy test within the recommended timeframe can prevent misinterpreting evaporation lines as ...