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Some of the most common questions people who have who are sexually active are "Am I pregnant?" "Could I get pregnant?" "What is the possibility of being pregnant?" You should find most of your ...
www.thehelpline.org/am-i-pregnant/
Upside: Excellent, just-the-facts information on pregnancy symptoms and tests
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At-Home Tests According to most manufacturers, at-home pregnancy tests are about 99% effective when used as instructed. That's about the same accuracy rate as most urine pregnancy tests performed in ...
www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pregnancy-tests
Upside: Very good summary of pros and cons of various pregnancy test methods
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How do pregnancy tests work? What's the difference between pregnancy tests that check urine and those that test blood? Which one is better? How do you do a home pregnancy test? How accurate are home ...
www.4women.gov/FAQ/pregtest.htm
Upside: Excellent summary on Pregnancy Test usage and recommendations
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Home pregnancy tests are listed in a table below in order of most sensitive to least sensitive. The levels are based on phone calls to the manufacturers. Below that there are several frequently asked ...
www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hpt.html
Upside: Superb summary of at-home pregnancy test kits
Downside: Lots of information on the page
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A pregnancy test is a test to determine whether or not a woman is pregnant.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy_test
Upside: Basic description on history and possible outcomes of pregnancy tests
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A pregnancy test measures a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy. It appears in the blood and urine of pregnant women as early as 10 days ...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003432.htm
Upside: Very good starting point for home pregnancy tests and how they work
Downside: Text heavy site
Understanding Pregnancy Tests: Urine & Blood Home pregnancy tests are around 97% accurate. There are two types of pregnancy tests; one uses a urine sample, the other a sample of blood. Both tests ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/understandpregnancytests.html
Upside: Very good overview on pregnancy at-home and blood tests with FAQs
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
A blood test is a routine test used by your healthcare provider as part of your prenatal care. Although blood tests are used in screening for pregnancy, the following describes how blood tests are ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/prenataltesting/bloodtest.html
Upside: Very good overview on blood tests throughout pregnancy
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Home Pregnancy Test Overview Home Pregnancy Test Preparation During the Procedure After the Procedure Risks Results When to Seek Medical Care For More Information Web Links Synonyms and Keywords ...
www.emedicinehealth.com/home_pregnancy_test/article_em.htm
Upside: Everything you need to know about home pregnancy tests
Downside: Cluttered pages
Taking a pregnancy test can be filled with excitement for some people, whereas for others it may be a little intimidating.
americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/takingapregnancytest.html
Upside: Very good overview on pregnancy tests
Downside: Limited links for additional depth