All pregnancy tests work by detecting a special hormone in the urine or blood that is only there when a woman is pregnant. It is called human chorionic gonadotropin (kohr-ee-ON-ihk goh-NAD-uh-TROH-puhn) , or hCG. hCG is made when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. hCG rapidly builds up in your body with each passing day you are pregnant.
11 days after sex: Pregnancy hormones are released. Dr. Cantwell says it’s a well-accepted fact among pregnancy healthcare providers that 80% of people who are having vaginal intercourse If the test shows a negative result, it means that the test didn't detect any HCG. This may mean that a fertilized egg hasn’t attached to the lining of the uterus. When used correctly, home pregnancy tests work well. In fact, the pregnancy tests used in clinical settings are often the same ones available over-the-counter at drug stores qgEjMSW. 184 423 34 138 101 121 279 441 68