Fertility & Pregnancy Testing
When To Take A Pregnancy Test
When you are wondering whether you are pregnant, you may have some difficulty focuses on simple tasks like reading directions or choosing between the thirty different pregnancy tests on the shelf at your local pharmacy. Plus you h...
Interpreting Home Pregnancy Tests
Decades ago, the only sure way for a woman to know she was pregnant was a trip to the doctor. Today's home pregnancy tests make life a little easier and help new moms find out a lot quicker if they can soon expect a tiny bundle of...
Testing for Infertility When Having Trouble Conceiving
An estimated 6.1 million American couples, or 10 percent of those of childbearing age, are infertile. Infertility is when a couple has not been successful in conceiving after a year of trying. However, if the woman is over the age...
Early Pregnancy Tests Reviewed
First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test uses Polymeric Amplification Technology or PAT. What distinguishes First Response Early Result from other pregnancy tests is that it can be u...
hCG Hormone in Pregnancy
hCG or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone produced during pregnancy . It first appears a few days following the embryo’s implantation into the uterine wall. Implantation typically occurs 6 to 10 days following conception. ...
Q&A: Could My Pregnancy Test Be Wrong?
Q: I took a home pregnancy test 28 days after the date of possible conception. The results came out negative. What are the chances the results could be incorrect? I ask because I haven't gotten my period yet. Thanks. A: Hom...
Fertility Tests
Sometimes, couples find it difficult to conceive a child. When this occurs, several tests may be administered. Here is a list of possible tests, which could help find the root of the the problem. Follicle Stimulating Hormone ...
Ovulation Predictor Kits
Ovulation predictor kits (OPK's) are a wonderful way of discovering when you are about to ovulate. But, not all doctors and health professionals advocate them. There are many factors that affect the effectiveness of OPK's. To so...
Home Pregnancy Tests
When actively trying to conceive, the time comes to think about taking a home pregnancy test (HPT). When to test is the most often asked question. And that answer depends on what brand of test you choose. I have done some lengthy...
Pregnancy Test Basics
Where do you begin, when discussing the "basics" of home pregnancy tests? Yes, they appear simple. They are easily accessible. They have their own instructions - in English and Spanish. They provide you with "800" numbers, shoul...