which home pregnancy test is best

April 2004

Women are asking which home pregnancy test is best.

All the tests measure human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine, after implantation. But sensitivities of the tests vary.

Older tests can detect hCG 2 to 3 days AFTER a missed period. Some new tests detect hCG BEFORE a missed period.

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