Do tests always show the correct result?How to detect pregnancy in the early stages? Is it possible to do this without visiting a gynecologist and taking tests? Thousands of women around the world are interested in such questions, because even the future fate of the fair sex may depend on a positive or negative result. In any case, at the first signs of pregnancy - no menstruation, heaviness in the abdomen, toxicosis, you should immediately contact a specialist. And it does not matter whether you plan to terminate it artificially or whether the baby is wanted.
Effective methods of determining pregnancy in the early stages
Whether fertilization occurred or not is quiteIt is difficult to get an exact answer to this question in the first days after unprotected intercourse. At least two weeks must pass before any signs of pregnancy appear. But if a girl is still impatient to know the result, she can use special pharmacy tests or, if possible, donate blood for hCG. Buy a test: home tests Not all representatives of the fair sex have the opportunity to constantly go to the hospital to undergo examination and diagnostics. Some work late and without days off, while others find it difficult to allocate an hour and a half to two hours for long queues at the gynecologist's office. In addition, you don't have to run to the doctor every time there is a delay. In this case, regular tests are used, which help to detect pregnancy in the early stages. Have you noticed that pharmacies sell products for both 50 rubles and 300? Why such a huge difference? The fact is that their cost is affected by sensitivity to the hCG hormone. It appears in the body of the expectant mother some time after fertilization. Naturally, the more expensive the chosen product, the higher the probability of determining pregnancy. There are even such powerful ones that show results in the first weeks. But usually such products are used a couple of days before the delay. After a month or a month and a half, you can buy any, even the simplest and cheapest test. You will not notice the difference. Types of pregnancy tests
- Strip test
Nowadays, inexpensive test stripsare the most popular among women. To find out the result, you need to dip the strip test into a glass with morning urine, wait about 20 seconds and look at the indicator. Two strips mean a positive result, one means a negative result. Please note that this should be done during the first urination, since this is when the liquid will contain the maximum amount of hCG. But the strip test has its drawbacks. If, for example, you keep the strip in the container for too long or place it incorrectly, the indicator may show an erroneous result. In addition, not everyone likes to collect morning urine in a container. Such procedures cannot be carried out at other times.
- Test Cassettes
This test is an order of magnitude more expensive, but itmuch more convenient to use. You will not need to collect the liquid in a cup to find out the result. Just drop it from the pipette that comes with the kit onto a special window. After a few minutes, stripes will appear in the second hole. As for the effectiveness, it is exactly the same as with conventional devices.
- Inkjet Testing
The principle of the test is quite simple - duringurination you will need to put one end under the stream. The second will display the result. You can do this at any time of the day, the result will be the same. This model is very expensive, but it has a fairly high sensitivity to hCG
- Electronic Tests
This type of test already has special markings.Thanks to this, you will not have to puzzle over what it showed - one strip or two. Of course, as in any case, it does not give a 100% answer. However, it is best to choose those that indicate high sensitivity - more than 20 mIU / ml. Such tests can be used a week and a half after fertilization. Problems with the test Can an error occur? Of course, no one guarantees a 100% result. Firstly, you should take into account the characteristics of the body. Secondly, the girl could have made a mistake when using the test. Therefore, it is recommended to read the instructions in advance. After some time, you should repeat the procedure to finally make sure of the presence or absence of pregnancy. If you did everything correctly, and the indicator showed a barely noticeable or blurry second strip, then there are three options. The first is that you are not pregnant or simply used a defective, low-quality, cheap product. The second is that you have a low amount of hCG. The last, most unpleasant is an ectopic or frozen pregnancy. In such pathologies, urgent surgical intervention is necessary. If you do not contact a specialist in time, the consequences can be tragic. Up to a fatal outcome. Please note that in each case it is necessary to carry out everything again one more time. If this happens again, contact a gynecologist.
Thermometer:measure temperature When the pregnancy test does not react yet, and you do not want to wait another couple of weeks, measure your basal temperature. If the thermometer shows that the rectum is more than 37 degrees, then you may be pregnant. Before the procedure, it is not recommended to have sex, take a bath or a hot shower, as this can affect the result. Medical examination When you go to the clinic, you will first have to go to the gynecologist for an examination. The shape of the uterus, its size and many other factors will help the doctor determine your exact diagnosis. Please note that if there are less than six days left before your period, tell the specialist! After the examination, if the period is more than four weeks, you may be sent for an ultrasound. This is when the heart of the future baby begins to beat. Do not panic, an ultrasound examination is necessary to confirm or refute some suspicions that the gynecologist has. It is completely safe for the health of your future child. And sometimes you can't do without an ultrasound, as it helps to identify some serious pathologies (frozen fetus, ectopic pregnancy). The analysis of human chorionic gonadotropin hCG can be detected in the blood of a pregnant woman on the 7-8th day after the fertilization of the egg, not earlier. If after some time the positive result is not confirmed, then the patient should undergo a full examination. A large amount of this hormone indicates the presence of oncological diseases. Also, the tests could be affected by the drugs that the girl took during this period.
Signs of pregnancy: contentious and real
Our grandmothers didn't go to doctors, they didn't have anytests and analyses, so they determined pregnancy based on how they felt. Nausea, dizziness, chest pain, frequent urination - in fact, all these signs are quite controversial. And many of them even indicate the presence of serious diseases.
- Toxicosis
In the first trimester of pregnancy, a girl canfeel a slight nausea, which is sometimes accompanied by dizziness and loss of strength. The same symptoms occur with poisoning, anemia, low or high blood pressure. Please note that toxicosis begins a month later (4 weeks after fertilization), not earlier. Plus, not all representatives of the fair sex experience this. Therefore, if you feel unwell, be sure to consult a doctor.
- Pain in the chest and nipples
During the first month in the body of a pregnant womanwomen begin to undergo hormonal changes. The body of the expectant mother prepares for bearing the baby and childbirth. The mammary glands swell, the nipples increase in size, become pigmented, and a small amount of colostrum can be released from them (if pressed). Swelling and pain also appear on the eve of critical days. Therefore, if you have a delay, there is a high probability that the cycle has simply failed.
- It hurts and pulls the lower abdomen
Such symptoms are more likely to indicatehealth problems of a representative of the fair sex. Even if she is pregnant, she needs to see a gynecologist immediately and without delay. Otherwise, if you take a pill and wait for improvement, a miscarriage may occur.
- Frequent urination
If you constantly want to go to the toilet, and afterfive minutes after emptying it seems that the bladder is full again - this may be a sign of cystitis. Especially in the case when everything is accompanied by painful sensations (burning, tingling). You can find out whether it is pregnancy or a cold only by taking a urine test.
- Discharge from the vagina
A thick, viscous mass of slightly white ortransparent color helps to form a mucous plug in the cervix. Thanks to this, during pregnancy, the fetus will be protected from various pathogens that can enter the vagina. Just before childbirth, it comes off. However, if the discharge has a sharp, unpleasant odor and a yellow-green color, then most likely it is an infection. First, the gynecologist should take a smear from the girl to check the patient for sexually transmitted diseases. Perhaps the fair sex has a failure in the reproductive system. After a full examination, the doctor will prescribe a full treatment.
- Food predilections
You used to hate herring, but nowAre you ready to eat a kilogram of salted fish? Or do you constantly want pickled cucumbers? During pregnancy, women's taste preferences change dramatically. But, surprisingly, not everyone is drawn to salty things. Some beauties can switch to sweet cakes or spicy dishes. Of course, this does not happen in the first weeks.
- Change in mood
It is believed that pregnant representativesthe fair sex cannot restrain their feelings and emotions. They experience frequent mood swings, increased anxiety, aggression, irritability and weakness. The same changes occur with women if they have vitamin deficiency.
- Lack of menstruation
If you are more than one week late,you feel great - this is one of the main signs that you may be pregnant. But, despite everything, be sure to go to the hospital and register. In the early stages, it is necessary to undergo all examinations to identify hidden diseases and pathologies that are curable in the early stages. In any case, folk methods and advice from friends should not be taken seriously. All people are different, so this process can proceed differently for everyone. There are women whose menstruation does not stop even during pregnancy. Therefore, it is better to determine pregnancy in the early stages in clinics. We recommend reading:
