Download Article Download Article Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in a woman's urine. Known as the pregnancy hormone, hCG is only found in pregnant women.[1] Home pregnancy tests are available at most drug stores and online. Read on for a step-by-step guide to using home pregnancy tests.
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Advertisement About This ArticleArticle SummaryX To use a home pregnancy test, start by sitting on a toilet and holding the test stick so the absorbent end of the stick is facing you and the display window is facing up. Then, when you're ready, hold the stick in the toilet bowl and urinate on the absorbent end. After you urinate on the stick, wait 1-10 minutes for the results to appear, depending on the type of test you're using. Finally, check the results on the stick's display screen to find out whether or not you're pregnant. For help choosing a home pregnancy test, read the article! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 3,434,087 times. Did this article help you? |